For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 22,386 students in Florence County, SC (there are , serving 2,683 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Florence County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence County, SC are Hannah Pamplico High School, West Florence High School and Royall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Florence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Florence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hannah Pamplico High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 South Pamplico Highway
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-5781
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-5781
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
West Florence High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
221 North Beltline Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8472
Gr: 9-12 | 1,879 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Royall Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Cheraw Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8167
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
South Florence High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 South Irby Street
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,627 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Wilson High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8440
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Johnsonville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Georgetown Highway
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Lucy T. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 665-5977
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Lake City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1012 Congaree Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8169
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Delmae Heights Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1211 South Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8448
Gr: K-5 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 North Cashua Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8156
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
John W. Moore Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 East Marion Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Us 52 Highway
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Scranton, SC 29591
(843) 389-2531
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Savannah Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2348 Savannah Grove Road
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8463
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Dewey-carter Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4937 South Irby Street
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Effingham, SC 29541
(843) 664-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Henry Timrod Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 East Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8454
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
J. C. Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 Hicks Road
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Coward, SC 29530
(843) 389-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Mclaurin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mcmillan Lane
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8457
Gr: PK-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts And Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
North Vista Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8159
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 East Howe Springs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8451
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Wallace Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Francis Marion Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8481
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Hannah-pamplico Elementary Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 South Pamplico Highway
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-5588
Pamplico, SC 29583
(843) 493-5588
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Olanta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 North Jones Road
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Olanta, SC 29114
(843) 396-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Johnsonville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Maple Street
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Johnsonville, SC 29555
(843) 386-2066
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Theodore Lester Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3501 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8459
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221
Gr: 3-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Florence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685
Gr: 6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1009 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-0128
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
652 Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5517
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Florence County, SC include Hannah Pamplico High School, West Florence High School and Royall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Florence County?
41 public schools are located in Florence County.
What percentage of students in Florence County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Florence County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence County?
Florence County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Florence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Florence County include: Wilson High School vs. West Florence High School, Southside Middle School vs. Henry L. Sneed Middle School, South Florence High School vs. West Florence High School
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