Florence, S.C. — Florence 1 Schools posted scores close to the state average on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Cards, while the county’s smaller districts trailed the state in every major category.
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced the results at the State House on Monday. Statewide, the number of schools earning an overall rating of Excellent increased from 270 to 320, and the on-time graduation rate reached 87.5%, the highest level in a decade.
On SC READY testing, 59.6% of Florence 1 students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts, compared with 61.5% statewide. In math, 44.3% of district students hit that benchmark, versus the state’s 47.8%, a slight dip from 45.9% in 2025.
Florence 1 said its Class of 2026 had 1,167 graduates who earned a combined $20.3 million in scholarships. The district also opened the Poynor School of Innovation in Healthcare this year for juniors and seniors, developed with support from McLeod medical professionals.
Florence County School District Two saw 53% of students reach proficiency in English language arts. In Florence 3, 31.7% of students scored a C or higher in Algebra 1, a sharp drop from 44.7% in 2025. In Florence 5, based in Johnsonville, 39.5% of students met the math mark.
Parents can look up individual school and district results through the state report card website.
