2023 Best Schools in Florence

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: Kilby Laboratory School has so many innovative and unique approaches to learning thanks to its identity as a true Laboratory school that operates in concert with the College of Education at the University of North Alabama. Kilby students are exposed to a robust S.T.E.A.M. curriculum that includes robotic coding, maker spaces and even drone coding! Kilby scored a 99 on the Alabama State report card from 2016 to present for high academic achievement, academic growth, and student attendance rates.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A

• Students 173

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 4.98 out of 5  64 reviews

Parent: As a first year parent, I am overwhelmingly impressed by the administration and staff’s genuine love for the school and children. It is evident that the staff is the heartbeat of this school. Additionally, the support and involvement of parents in the community is unlike any other I have experienced. Everyone surrounding this school contributes to its success!... Read 64 reviews

• grade A

• Students 830

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Florence, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  28 reviews

Alum: I made some of the best friends at this school, however the faculty and staff have a very inefficient way of running this school. Most students that went there were unhappy with the discipline here, as they would invade your personal privacy. There were also some staff that definitely were not qualified for the role they had at this school.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  300 reviews

Alum: I highly recommend Florence High School for any 9th-12th graders in the area! After completing my first year of college, I realized just how much Florence prepared me for college classes. I always had positive experiences with my teachers and I never had any issues finding clubs or activities to be involved in!... Read 300 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,034

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.74 out of 5  50 reviews

Parent: Our daughter has had a great experience during her first year at Florence Middle School. The facilities and faculty are both far above our initial expectations, and the teachers have gone out of their way to educate the students in creative ways during the pandemic. The extracurricular opportunities for 7th and 8th graders is amazing, and the ability to take virtual classes and honors classes has really kept our child learning at her full potential. We are proud to be part of the Falcon family!... Read 50 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 705

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• 5-6

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  93 reviews

Works Here: Academics ensure students are learning on their level and retaining info/skills. Teachers are involved and truly care about students. Clubs/activities could be better. School culture is unique. Sports for Hibbett could be better. Community resources for Hibbett are unbelievable. Parent involvement is growing. Music/arts are available to all students and instructed by certified teachers in each area. It is very diverse. College readiness is evident by the resources/clubs that are available to students (math team, gifted, etc.). Safety of students is the most important thing to staff. Doors remain locked at all times, procedures are practiced on a monthly basis, and majority of students feel safe while they are at school. The admin is involved and truly care for the students/teachers. FREE breakfast and lunch are made available to all students. The facilities are outdated, but custodial staff does great of keeping it clean. Science, Tech, and Math are evident on a daily basis at Hibbett... Read 93 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 4.78 out of 5  55 reviews

Works Here: Weeden is the most amazing school! It’s teachers go above and beyond for their students. They not only teach them academics, but they teach them how to have good character, how to love others, and how to be a good friend. The teachers at Weeden love all of their students and strive daily to do what’s best for each students learning. Weeden is truly like one big family that works together for the benefit of their students. Weeden is also extremely diverse. It has students from different races, religions, countries, economic statures, and ethnic backgrounds. Students learn to and grow together despite all of their differences. They learn to embrace each other’s differences and grow together.... Read 55 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 411

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Tuscumbia, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: I really liked going to this school. Teachers were nice and understanding and the school had a nice Christian environment for those who believe in God. The only faults I would give this school would be the lack of focus on activities other than sports. When I say this, I am referring to the idea that the school could really use a small music, art, or debate/theory group. Other than that, this school had a VERY good environment for any student wanting to come!... Read 13 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 198

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  55 reviews

Works Here: I am a teacher at Harlan Elementary. I have taught in several other schools before coming “home” to Harlan. Without a doubt, Harlan’s staff is the most child-centered, professional and loving staff I have ever worked with! Administration, teachers, and other essential staff members work with the mindset of putting children’s needs first. Most parents are involved in their children’s education and want the best for them. The students are precious! I am blessed to work at Harlan.... Read 55 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 389

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Florence, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  35 reviews

Senior: I have been blessed to be a part of the Mars Hill Family for seven and a half years. Just because Mars Hill is a Christian school doesn't mean everyone and everything is perfect. During my time at Mars Hill my family has been through some very hard times. The Mars Hill family has rallied around me, everyone from our President to the little preschoolers, have shown so much love to me and my family! As a senior, when I look back at my time at Mars Hill I see how much I have learned about the Bible and how blessed I am to have been shown so much love by my school. Mars Hill has taught me how to love others in many different situations. When tragedy strikes we all come together as one family. We also celebrate victories in each others personal and spiritual lives. We celebrate sports and school victories also! Being a part of Mars Hill has changed my life for the better, and I pray that I have left a positive influence on it.... Read 35 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Florence City Schools, AL•

• 9

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  Rating 4.51 out of 5  47 reviews

Freshman: Florence Freshman Center is an overall great environment. There are a lot of lovable teachers, and great students. The sports programs are great, and our students are always engaged with sports games. It is such a supportive system. All teachers are great teachers, they are kind and understanding about most all situations. Florence Freshman Center is a great school.... Read 47 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Florence, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 172

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Florence, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, 1-6

• grade unavailable

• Students 61

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Florence, AL•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 54

• Student-teacher ratio 230:1

• Killen, AL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 50

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Florence, AL•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —