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Florence 04 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 585 students in Florence 04 School District.
Public Schools in Florence 04 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public schools of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
585 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-49%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
85%
31%
% White
6%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,173 is higher than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,368 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,173
$15,220
Spending / Student
$17,368
$14,817
Best Florence 04 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timmonsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Brockington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Kemper Street
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Timmonsville, SC 29161
(843) 346-3956
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence 04 School District?
Florence 04 School District manages 3 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence 04hool District?
85% of Florence 04hool District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence 04hool District?
Florence 04hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Florence 04hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,368 is higher than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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