For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,078 students in Florence, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, MS are Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Florence have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Florence, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclaurin Attendance Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Florence, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, MS include Mclaurin Attendance Center and Florence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Florence?
2 public middle schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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