- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, SC
West Florence High
Federal NCES profile for West Florence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450213000443
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Florence High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Florence High has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Florence High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
West Florence High held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+72 students YoY 450213000443 · Florence, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,827 enr · 17.9:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Florence High (1,580 students)
West Florence High held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Florence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
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 West Florence High reports 1,827 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Florence High compares
West 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▼ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,827
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
245
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, West 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 West Florence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florence High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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 (~1,827 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Florence High
How many students attend West Florence High?
West Florence High has 1,827 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,879 (2023-24), nearly flat (+72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Florence High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Florence High is 17.9:1, which is 25% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Florence High?
63.0% of students at West Florence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Florence High?
The largest demographic group at West Florence High is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Florence High?
West Florence High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 West Florence High rank among high schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, West Florence High ranks #2 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 West Florence High, Florence 01 also operates South Florence High (1,580 students), Wilson High (1,373 students), and Southside Middle (1,138 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.