- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, SC
Southside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southside 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 450213001332
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Southside Middle held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450213001332 · Florence, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Southside Middle held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southside 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
- This school
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- Delmae Heights
Delmae Heights Elementary
988 students
What this shows Southside Middle reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside Middle compares
Southside 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.3%
White 32.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Southside 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 Southside 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside 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
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~1,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside Middle
How many students attend Southside Middle?
Southside Middle has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,100 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside Middle?
100.0% of students at Southside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southside Middle is African American at 51.3% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside Middle?
Southside 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 Southside Middle rank among middle schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside 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 Southside 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.