Florence 03

The Florence 03 district in South Carolina contains 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving a diverse student population with varying academic performance levels.

Among the standout schools in the district, J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet high school stands out with a more balanced racial makeup and stronger academic performance, ranking 134th out of 235 high schools in the state. Scranton Elementary also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, J.C. Lynch Elementary has a majority White student population but still outperforms the district and state in several academic areas.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with most schools performing below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The data suggests a correlation between the racial composition of the schools and their academic performance, with schools having a majority African American student population tending to perform worse. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility across all the schools indicate significant economic disadvantage among the student population, which likely contributes to the overall lower academic performance observed in the district. Addressing these disparities through targeted interventions and support will be crucial to ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Florence 03 district.