- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, MS
Florence High School
Federal NCES profile for Florence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280383001075
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Florence, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Florence High School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280383001075 · Florence, MS High · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Florence High School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Florence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 718
Florence High School
718 students
What this shows Florence High School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence High School compares
Florence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 54% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Florence High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence High School
How many students attend Florence High School?
Florence High School has 718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, MS. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence High School is 15.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence High School?
37.1% of students at Florence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence High School?
The largest demographic group at Florence High School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Florence, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence High School?
Florence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence High School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Florence, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Florence High School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.