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Southside Middle

📍 Florence, South Carolina Public

1,138

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14.2:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

6–8

🎓 Grade Levels

3 active grades

80.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Southside Middle, a middle public school serving grades 6–8 in Florence, South Carolina, with 1,138 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Florence, South Carolina, Southside Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades 6–8. The school operates within the Florence 01 in Florence County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,138 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Southside Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 80.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Florence, the student body at Southside Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (51.3%), White (32.1%), Two or more races (8.9%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,138 Students reported

Black / African American 51.3%

584 enrolled students

White 32.1%

365 enrolled students

Two or more races 8.9%

101 enrolled students

Hispanic 6.3%

72 enrolled students

Asian 1.1%

12 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

4 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,138

👦 Male 49.3% (561) 👧 Female 50.7% (577)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

3 Grade Levels

371

395

7 ★ top

372

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School facts

Address 209 W. Jones Paul Road, Florence, SC 29505

Phone (843) 664-8467

School district Florence 01

County Florence County

Grades 6–8

Students 1,138 students

Student–teacher ratio 14.2:1

Full-time teachers 80.0

Community type Rural: Fringe

Level Middle

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.12622, -79.78013

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NCES school ID 450213001332

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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209 W. Jones Paul Road

Florence, SC 29505 Florence County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Southside Middle? +

Southside Middle serves students in grades 6–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Southside Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Southside Middle has a total reported enrollment of 1,138 students.