Florence County School District

The Florence County School District in Wisconsin is home to three schools: Florence Elementary, Florence High, and Florence Middle. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.

Florence High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 93 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on several academic measures, including proficiency in 10th grade social studies, English language arts, and science. In contrast, Florence Elementary School has generally lower proficiency rates in English language arts and mathematics compared to the state averages, with the exception of 6th grade math.

Florence Middle School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in several subjects. The school is ranked 220 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7%. Despite the district's economic challenges, the schools have access to significant resources, with relatively high per-student spending ranging from $19,012 to $20,025 in the 2020-2021 school year.