Best Florence Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in Florence, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, TX are Florence Elementary School, Florence Middle School and Florence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Florence, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 College Ave
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2497
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
718 S Patterson
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2504
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Florence High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Fm 970
Florence, TX 76527
(254) 793-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, TX include Florence Elementary School, Florence Middle School and Florence High School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
3 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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