Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, A. C. Flora High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. C. Flora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
A. C. Flora High School's student population of 1,334 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Mascot
Falcon, Ac Flora High School Falcon
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Rankings
A. C. Flora High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. C. Flora High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
47%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. C. Flora High School's ranking?
A. C. Flora High School is ranked #338 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. C. Flora High School often compared to?
A. C. Flora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dreher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School?
The graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School is 91%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend A. C. Flora High School?
1,334 students attend A. C. Flora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of A. C. Flora High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. C. Flora High School?
A. C. Flora High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. C. Flora High School offer ?
A. C. Flora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. C. Flora High School part of?
A. C. Flora High School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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