At a glance
Reported students
1,056
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541
John W. Moore Middle: 1,056 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 1,002
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about John W. Moore Middle
John W. Moore Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Florence. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Florence 01. NCES reports 1,056 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 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 Black (40.6%) and White (39.2%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. 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 John W. Moore Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 73 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White39.2%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black40.6%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
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.
Other schools in Florence 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,138 reported students
Williams Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
792 reported students
Henry L. Sneed Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
634 reported students
Delmae Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
988 reported students
Wilson High
High · Grades 09–12
1,373 reported students
Lucy T. Davis Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
632 reported students
Public schools near John W. Moore Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy T. Davis Elementary Elementary · Florence 01 | KG–05 | 632 | 0.2 mi |
| West Florence High High · Florence 01 | 09–12 | 1,827 | 1.6 mi |
| Henry L. Sneed Middle Middle · Florence 01 | 06–08 | 634 | 2.3 mi |
| Williams Middle Middle · Florence 01 | 06–08 | 792 | 5 mi |
| Southside Middle Middle · Florence 01 | 06–08 | 1,138 | 6.7 mi |
| Darlington Middle Middle · Darlington 01 | 06–08 | 888 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John W. Moore Middle
What grades does John W. Moore Middle serve?
John W. Moore Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Florence 01.
How many students attend John W. Moore Middle?
John W. Moore Middle reported 1,056 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,002 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John W. Moore Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,056 students and 73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John W. Moore Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
John W. Moore Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John W. Moore Middle in?
John W. Moore Middle is part of Florence 01, based in Florence, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John W. Moore Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lucy T. Davis Elementary (0.2 mi), West Florence High (1.6 mi), Henry L. Sneed Middle (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.