For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,343 students in Florence, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Florence, KY are Boone County High School and Rise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Florence, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boone County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Florence, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boone County High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7056 Burlington Pk
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #22.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Florence, Kentucky 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Florence, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Florence, KY include Boone County High School and Rise Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Florence?
2 public high schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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