South Florence High School

South Florence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3200 S Irby St,  Florence, SC
Florence 1 Schools
3.7
4.3
1,627 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
54.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
48.4%
White
38.6%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#41 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Francis Marion University 465 Students
University of South Carolina 425 Students
College of Charleston 320 Students
Coastal Carolina University 281 Students
Clemson University 272 Students
Winthrop University 209 Students
Charleston Southern University 163 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 159 Students
Claflin University 157 Students
South Carolina State University 153 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 183 Students
Business 113 Students
Biology 111 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Early Childhood Education 29 Students
Criminology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 180 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/23/2025
Being a student at south florence is cool. Awe had a very successful year in sports. The football team which I am a part of we won the state championship! The sports division and coaches are great! The teachers and admin also contribute so much. South Florence is a good school.
3.0 Senior
2/4/2025
It has been okay, they need to work on communication and guidance counseling. There is a lot of things that are just focused on sports.
4.0 Senior
11/22/2024
I've enjoyed my four years at South Florence and I hope others do as well. The teachers and administrators are the light of the school! My only con is the lack of diverse extracurricular.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 other
4/25/2018
Wonderful down to earth school, in a rural setting
5.0 student
7/29/2013
SFH is a GREAT school and over the years we as a body have improved greatly. Not only are teachers and administrators exceptional, the student body has gotten to the point were we can be insured that we a on the path to a successful future. I love my school.
3.0 student
11/30/2011
its a good school the teachers there are nice. its a great school to go to also.

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South Florence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Florence, SC and is served by the Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,627 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. South Florence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Florence Christian School, Maranatha Christian School, Shiloh Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Florence High School.

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