- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, MS
Florence Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280383000738
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Florence, MS.
School address
District: Rankin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280383000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Florence Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280383000738 · Florence, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 12.4:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students)
Florence Middle School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Florence Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin High School
1,855 students
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
1,609 students
- Northwest Rank
Northwest Rankin Middle School
1,352 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
1,155 students
- Rouse Elementa
Rouse Elementary
798 students
- This school 556
Florence Middle School
556 students
What this shows Florence Middle School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Middle School compares
Florence Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 47% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Florence Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rankin Co School Dist reports $11,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rankin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Rankin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle School
How many students attend Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, MS. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Middle School?
42.6% of students at Florence Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Florence, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Middle School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Florence, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Rankin Co School Dist?
Besides Florence Middle School, Rankin Co School Dist also operates Northwest Rankin High School (1,855 students), Brandon High School (1,609 students), and Northwest Rankin Middle School (1,352 students). See the Rankin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.