For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,238 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 29% (versus the South Carolina public middle school average of 34%), 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29501, SC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W. Moore Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Westfield Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Virtus Academy Of South Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2407 Pisgah Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 799-4032
Gr: K-11 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 North Irby Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 664-8162
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Henry L. Sneed Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Ebenezer Road
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1199
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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