For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,187 students in 29501, SC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 29501, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 29501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 29501, SC 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 51% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W. Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #22.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Grades: K-9
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #44.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
29501, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 West Sumter Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1129
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Choices Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
404 Freight Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8993
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 29501, SC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 29501, SC include John W. Moore Middle School, Virtus Academy Of South Carolina and Williams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 29501?
4 public middle schools are located in 29501.
What is the racial composition of students in 29501?
29501 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 51% (majority Black).
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