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School Comparison

Florence High School
vs.
Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Florence High School
Central High School
  • Florence High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Central High School (448 vs. 143).
  • Florence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Central High School (368 vs. 99).
  • Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Florence High School (415.3:1 vs. 238.5:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Florence High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Central High School (448 vs. 143).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Florence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Central High School (368 vs. 99).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Florence High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Central High School (260 vs. 140).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Florence High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central High School (138 vs. 12).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Florence High School (415.3:1 vs. 238.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central High School

1 metric was reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Florence High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
93

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Florence High School
$14,378.04
Central High School
$12,253.47
Local revenue share
Florence High School
40.3%
Central High School
26.1%
State revenue share
Florence High School
44.3%
Central High School
60%
Federal revenue share
Florence High School
15.4%
Central High School
14%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Florence High School
30.1%
Central High School
22.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lauderdale County
$59,082
Lauderdale County
$59,082
Poverty rate
Lauderdale County
13.6%
Lauderdale County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale County
27.1%
Lauderdale County
27.1%
Unemployment rate
Lauderdale County
3.2%
Lauderdale County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.