For the 2026 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 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Florence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Florence, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7056 Burlington Pk
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-5655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Florence, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imagineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2163
Gr: Inquire with school
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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