District Overview
Headquartered at 102 S Court Street in Florence, Alabama, Florence City Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving the small city setting of the Florence-Muscle Shoals metropolitan area. Operating nine campuses across the community, the open and thriving district provides a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district served a diverse student body of 4,574 pupils. This multicultural learning environment reflects the broader community, comprising 2,053 White students, 1,259 Black students, 676 Hispanic students, 529 students of two or more races, and 52 Asian students, alongside American Indian learners.

To ensure high-quality instruction and a well-rounded educational environment, Florence City Schools maintains a robust staffing framework totaling over 973 full-time equivalent personnel. The district’s instructional core is supported by approximately 576 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside 39 instructional aides and nearly 358 dedicated support staff members who oversee daily operations, student services, and facility management. This strong educator-to-student presence allows the non-charter district to deliver personalized instruction and tailored academic support across all grade levels. Families, community members, and researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community offerings can visit their administrative offices in downtown Florence, explore their online portal at www.florencek12.org, or contact district leadership directly at (256) 768-3000.
9
Total Schools
4,574
Total Students
576.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence City
Demographic Student Count
White2,053
Hispanic676
Black1,259
Asian52
Two or More529
American Indian5
  • White
    2,053 (44.9%)
  • Black
    1,259 (27.5%)
  • Hispanic
    676 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    529 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    52 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Florence City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:4,574*
Teachers (FTE):576.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Florence City
Found 9 Schools