- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, SC
John W. Moore Middle
Federal NCES profile for John W. Moore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450213000438
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W. Moore Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John W. Moore Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Moore Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
John W. Moore Middle held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450213000438 · Florence, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,056 enr · 16.5:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
John W. Moore Middle held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
John W. Moore 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
- This school
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- Delmae Heights
Delmae Heights Elementary
988 students
What this shows John W. Moore Middle reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W. Moore Middle compares
John W. Moore 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▼ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, John W. Moore Middle is more mixed than 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 John W. Moore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W. Moore 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
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- 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 (~1,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W. Moore Middle
How many students attend John W. Moore Middle?
John W. Moore Middle has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Moore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Moore Middle is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W. Moore Middle?
70.4% of students at John W. Moore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W. Moore Middle?
The largest demographic group at John W. Moore Middle is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W. Moore Middle?
John W. Moore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 John W. Moore Middle rank among middle schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Moore Middle ranks #3 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 John W. Moore 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.