South Florence High
Florence, SC · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
South Florence High is a high school located in Florence, South Carolina. The school serves 1,643 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 59/100 (C), South Florence High performs at the state average for South Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
South Florence High has a DataScore of 59/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
South Florence High has 1,643 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
Yes, South Florence High is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +18, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
South Florence High is part of the Florence 01 in Florence, South Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.