Five Florence schools climbed a grade — and one high school earned its first 'Excellent' ever

In Florence, South Carolina, the latest state report cards brought a sweep of good news: five schools improved their overall ratings, with South Florence High School earning an Excellent rating for the first time after climbing from Good. Third-graders led the district in reading growth, with 69 percent meeting or exceeding expectations; the graduation rate stayed above 90 percent for the sixth straight year, and South Florence became the first of the district's high schools to reach its 95 percent goal. Sixty-one students earned a perfect score on at least one state test section — up 79 percent in two years.

SDG 4 · Quality education