- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, SC
South Florence High
Federal NCES profile for South Florence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450213000440
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Florence High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Florence High has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Florence High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Florence High held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450213000440 · Florence, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,580 enr · 15.8:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
South Florence High held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.5 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Florence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- This school
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- Delmae Heights
Delmae Heights Elementary
988 students
What this shows South Florence High reports 1,580 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Florence High compares
South Florence High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 0% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,580 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,580
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 36.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, South Florence High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Florence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Florence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Florence
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Florence High
How many students attend South Florence High?
South Florence High has 1,580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,643 (2022-23) → 1,627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Florence High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Florence High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Florence High?
74.3% of students at South Florence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Florence High?
The largest demographic group at South Florence High is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Florence High?
South Florence High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 South Florence High rank among high schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, South Florence High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides South Florence High, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), Wilson High (1,373 students), and Southside Middle (1,138 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.