Florence Middle School in Florence, MS

At a glance

Reported students

556

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi middle enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

538

Florence Middle School: 556 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 643
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 14.6:1

What the reported data says about Florence Middle School

Florence Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Florence. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Rankin County School District. NCES reports 556 students for 2024–25.

Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.5%) and Black (12.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Florence Middle School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.3%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black12.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Brandon Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,155 reported students

Northwest Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,352 reported students

Pisgah Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

556 reported students

Oakdale Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

Northshore Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

539 reported students

Florence Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

537 reported students

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Public schools near Florence Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Florence High School High · Rankin County School District	09–13	718	1.1 mi
Florence Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District	03–05	537	1.2 mi
Steens Creek Elementary Elementary · Rankin County School District	PK–02	582	1.3 mi
Pearl Jr High School Middle · Pearl Public Schools	06–08	944	8.8 mi
Peeples Middle School Middle · Jackson Public Schools	06–08	541	9.7 mi
Reimagine Prep Middle · Charter · Reimagine Prep	05–08	457	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle School

What grades does Florence Middle School serve?

Florence Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rankin County School District.

How many students attend Florence Middle School?

Florence Middle School reported 556 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 643 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Florence Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 556 students and 45.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Florence Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Florence Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rankin County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Florence Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Florence Middle School in?

Florence Middle School is part of Rankin County School District, based in Brandon, MS, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Florence Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence High School (1.1 mi), Florence Elementary (1.2 mi), Steens Creek Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.