📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
5 Rated Districts in the Florence, SC Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among South Carolina districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florence School District 1 | Florence | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #2 | Florence School District 5 | Johnsonville | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #3 | Darlington County School District | Darlington | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #4 | Florence School District 2 | Pamplico | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #5 | Florence School District 3 | Lake City | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in the Florence, SC Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (South Carolina) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Florence, SC metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Florence, SC metro area, the highest-rated is Florence School District 1 (Florence), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 57th percentile of South Carolina districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.