Wilson High

1411 Old Marion Highway
Florence, SC 29506

1,365 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilson High School, located on Old Marion Highway in Florence, South Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Florence School District 1 community. As a public high school, it serves a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering student success through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and a focus on building school spirit and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic mission, Wilson High is deeply integrated into the local culture of Florence, often recognized for its athletic programs and various student organizations that promote leadership and social development. The school facilities provide a traditional learning environment that seeks to support the intellectual and personal growth of its students. By emphasizing both academic achievement and character development, Wilson High aims to equip its graduates with the necessary tools to navigate their future paths while remaining connected to the broader Florence community.

1,365

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	58
Black	937
Asian	40
Two or More	115
Pacific Islander	1

Black
937 (68.6 %)
White
214 (15.7 %)
Two or More
115 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (4.2 %)
Asian
40 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)664-8440
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 435

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 242

Grade 12 311