Education

Florence, South Carolina has many places for education, including public schools, private schools, and adult education schools. Florence 1 Schools is a public school district that serves approximately 75,000 people. It is the 15th largest school district in South Carolina and the second-largest employer in Florence County.The district includes all or part of several communities, including Claussen, Effingham, Evergreen, Oakdale, Quinby, and Mars Bluff, as well as the City of Florence. The district spends $12,763 per student each year and has an annual revenue of $218,821,000. Other education options in Florence include McClenaghan Adult & Community Education, Poynor Building, Montessori School of Florence, and Florence Christian School.