Market Overview for Florence High School
There are 71 active listings in Florence High School with a median list price of $650K and a median sold price of $499K.
Homes average 185 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 6 homes have sold, with 148 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $268.
About Florence High School
Florence High School serves grades 9-12 in Florence Independent School District, in the small town of Florence in northern Williamson County, about 34 miles north of Austin. The school enrolled approximately 347 students in the 2025-26 school year. Its mascot is the Buffaloes, and the school competes in UIL Class 3A, playing home football games at Stampede Stadium.
Florence High offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit coursework through Tarleton State University, and OnRamps courses, along with a strong agriculture and FFA program. Notably, Florence High operates a full meat-processing laboratory and the student-run FHS Meat Market — described as the only complete meat-processing lab and full-service meat market at a Texas high school — reflecting the community's agricultural roots.
Florence ISD is a small rural district serving approximately 1,125 students across three campuses — an elementary, a middle school, and the high school — with administration in Florence. The district earned a "B" overall rating (a score of 81) in the Texas Education Agency's 2024-25 A-F accountability ratings, an improvement from a prior "D." Florence Middle School is the feeder campus for the high school.
Living in Florence High School
Homes zoned to Florence High School are in and around the town of Florence, in northern Williamson County, along State Highway 195 about 13 miles north of Georgetown and 34 miles north of Austin. The small district operates a single campus at each level, with Florence Middle School feeding the high school.
Florence is a small agricultural community on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, with a historic economy rooted in cattle, wheat, and cotton and a 2020 population of about 1,171. Its rural character and small, improving schools appeal to buyers seeking country living within reach of the fast-growing northern Williamson County corridor.
Everyday shopping and services are found in nearby Georgetown to the south, with the broader retail, dining, and employment of Georgetown, Leander, and the greater Austin metro a drive southeast along State Highway 195 and U.S. 183. Outdoor recreation centers on the surrounding open countryside and the parks and lakes of the broader Williamson County area. Agriculture remains central to the local economy, reflected in Florence High School's own farming and meat-market programs, while many residents commute to jobs in the growing Georgetown and North Austin job centers.
Things to Do in Florence High School
- Rural Hill Country countryside: Florence sits on the edge of the Texas Hill Country amid open ranch and farmland in northern Williamson County, a rural landscape along State Highway 195.
- FHS Meat Market: Florence High School operates a student-run meat market and full meat-processing laboratory, a distinctive part of the town's agricultural identity.
- Historic Georgetown (nearby): About 13 miles south, Georgetown offers a historic Victorian downtown square, Lake Georgetown, and additional shopping and dining.
- Williamson County parks & lakes: The parks, trails, and lakes of the broader Williamson County area are within a short drive of Florence for outdoor recreation.
- State Highway 195 corridor: State Highway 195 connects Florence south toward Georgetown and the U.S. 183 and I-35 corridors of the growing Austin metro.
Major Employers in Florence High School
- Florence ISD (Education): The small rural public school district serving Florence, with about 1,125 students across three campuses, and the town's central employer.
- Agriculture & Ranching (Agriculture): Cattle, wheat, and crop agriculture across northern Williamson County anchor the rural economy around Florence.
- Georgetown-area employers (Regional): The retail, healthcare, and employment centers of nearby Georgetown, about 13 miles south, are within commuting distance of Florence.
- Williamson County (Local Government): County government offices and services extend across northern Williamson County, including the Florence area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Florence High School serve?
Florence High School serves grades 9-12 in Florence ISD, with approximately 347 students in the 2025-26 school year.
Where is Florence High School located?
Florence High School is in the town of Florence, in northern Williamson County along State Highway 195, about 13 miles north of Georgetown and 34 miles north of Austin.
What is the mascot and UIL classification?
The mascot is the Buffaloes, and Florence High competes in UIL Class 3A, playing home football at Stampede Stadium.
How is Florence ISD rated?
Florence ISD earned a 'B' overall rating (a score of 81) in the 2024-25 TEA A-F accountability ratings, an improvement from a prior 'D.'
What makes Florence High School distinctive?
Florence High operates a full meat-processing laboratory and the student-run FHS Meat Market — described as the only complete meat-processing lab and full-service meat market at a Texas high school — reflecting its agriculture and FFA focus.
