Enrollment
1,056
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W. Moore Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W. Moore Middle
John W. Moore Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Florence, South Carolina, enrolling 1,056 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.4% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,056 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% 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: 435 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,056 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Florence's middle schools, it stands alongside Southside Middle (1,138 students): John W. Moore Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students) and South Florence High (1,580 students) alongside John W. Moore 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 John W. Moore Middle compares
John W. Moore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence 01, which includes John W. Moore 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 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
- 1,827
- 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
- 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.
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 (~1,056 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John W. Moore Middle a good school?
John W. Moore Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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