- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Henry L. Sneed Middle held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450213000048 · Florence, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Henry L. Sneed Middle held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henry L. Sneed Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- This school 634
Henry L. Sneed Middle
634 students
What this shows Henry L. Sneed Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry L. Sneed Middle compares
Henry L. Sneed Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,580
- 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.
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 (~634 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.