Best Public Middle Schools in Florence, SC (2025-26)

Best Florence Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,324 students in Florence, SC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, SC are John W. Moore Middle School, Virtus Academy Of South Carolina and Williams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Florence, SC public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), and score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Florence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Florence, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

John W. Moore Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
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191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171

Gr: 6-8 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Virtus Academy Of South Carolina

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
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2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032

Gr: K-10 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #33.

Williams Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
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1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162

Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #44.

Southside Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
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209 W. Jones Paul Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 664-8467

Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #55.

Henry L. Sneed Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
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1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199

Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alfred Rush Academy (Closed 2020)

1201 East Ashby Road
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-4156

Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Beck Learning Center (Closed 2023)

1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129

Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Choices Charter (Closed 2015)

Charter School

404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993

Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 679-7070

Gr: K-6 | 54 students

Poynor Center (Closed 2011)

301 South Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 664-8152

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Florence, SC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Florence, SC include John W. Moore Middle School, Virtus Academy Of South Carolina and Williams Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Florence?

5 public middle schools are located in Florence.

What is the racial composition of students in Florence?

Florence public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?