| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence School District 1 | Timmonsville | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 16,024 | 25 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Florence School District 5 | Johnsonville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,225 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Florence School District 2 | Pamplico | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,068 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Florence School District 3 | Olanta | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 2,993 | 8 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Florence County compares
Together they enroll 21,310 students across 38 schools. The largest is Florence School District 1 with 16,024 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the South Carolina average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Florence County, South Carolina
Florence County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Florence County is Florence School District 1 (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Florence County, SC?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Florence County, SC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Florence County, SC?
Of the districts serving Florence County, Florence School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 57th percentile among South Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Carolina only, never across state lines.