- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, SC
Williams Middle
Federal NCES profile for Williams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450213000441
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Williams Middle held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450213000441 · Florence, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Williams Middle held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Williams 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
Williams Middle
792 students
What this shows Williams Middle reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Middle compares
Williams 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.2%
White 15.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Williams 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 Williams 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Middle
How many students attend Williams Middle?
Williams Middle has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Middle is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Middle?
100.0% of students at Williams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Middle?
The largest demographic group at Williams Middle is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Florence, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Middle?
Williams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Williams Middle rank among middle schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Middle ranks #4 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 Williams 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.