For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,354 students in Florence, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL are Florence Middle School, Wilson High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Florence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Florence, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 North Cherry
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Wilson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Highway 17
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 764-8470
Gr: 7-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: 7-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Rogers High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rogers Ln
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Florence, AL 35634
(256) 757-3106
Gr: 7-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Florence Learning Center
Alternative School
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Florence, AL include Florence Middle School, Wilson High School and Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Florence?
5 public middle schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Florence include: Wilson High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Wilson High School
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