For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 686 students in Florence, SC.
The top ranked public charter school in Florence, SC is Virtus Academy Of South Carolina. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, SC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Florence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Florence, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-10
| 686 students
Florence, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Grades: PK
| 59 students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Florence, SC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Florence, SC include Virtus Academy Of South Carolina.
How many public charter schools are located in Florence?
1 public charter schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public charter schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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