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Florence County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 381 students in Florence County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Florence County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
381 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Florence County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.53
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,937 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,373 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,937
$17,038
Spending / Student
$23,373
$17,011
Best Florence County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: 7-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5844 Bill Anderson Dr
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Florence, WI 54121
(920) 855-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Florence County School District?
Florence County School District manages 3 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District is ranked #303 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County School District?
91% of Florence County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Florence County School District?
Florence County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Florence County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,373 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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