Enrollment
634
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, SC
Henry L. Sneed Middle
Federal NCES profile for Henry L. Sneed Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450213000048
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry L. Sneed Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry L. Sneed Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L. Sneed Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry L. Sneed Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry L. Sneed Middle
Henry L. Sneed Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Florence, South Carolina, enrolling 634 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 91.9% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 634 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 267 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 634 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Florence's middle schools, it stands alongside Southside Middle (1,138 students): Henry L. Sneed Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 15.8:1).
Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students) and South Florence High (1,580 students) alongside Henry L. Sneed Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry L. Sneed Middle compares
Henry L. Sneed Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
White 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Henry L. Sneed Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence 01, which includes Henry L. Sneed Middle.
$13,158
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 46.0%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henry L. Sneed Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry L. Sneed Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Florence
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry L. Sneed Middle
How many students attend Henry L. Sneed Middle?
Henry L. Sneed Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry L. Sneed Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry L. Sneed Middle is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Henry L. Sneed Middle?
91.9% of students at Henry L. Sneed Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry L. Sneed Middle?
The largest demographic group at Henry L. Sneed Middle is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry L. Sneed Middle?
Henry L. Sneed Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry L. Sneed Middle rank among middle schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry L. Sneed Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Henry L. Sneed Middle a good school?
Henry L. Sneed Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Henry L. Sneed Middle, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Wilson High (1,373 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.
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