Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
209 W JONES PAUL Rd,  Florence, SC
Florence 1 Schools
4.1
2.5
1,093 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
51.7%
White
34.4%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
1/25/2022
Mr.Gaines, 10/10 Ms.Dukes, 10/10 Mr.Jolley, 10/10 Mrs.Jones, 10/10 Ms.Lewis, 10/10 Mrs.Picket, 10/10 Mrs.Voss, 10/10 If I could, I'd go back to 8th grade. It was my favorite school year ever!!
2.0 Parent
12/5/2019
My child had a problem with a teacher I contacted the schools administrators over the phone, and nothing was done. I contacted them in person they listen to what I said and still nothing happened. I asked for a call when it was handled, and that was three weeks ago. There is no follow through from administration.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
2.0 other
7/22/2025
This school is awful, went here for 3 years. 2 of those years in the new building and it was trashed. The students were rude, the teachers were nice for the most part. If you are looking to work here I wouldn’t if you’re thinking about sending your students here don’t. My last year there sucked the...
1.0 student
11/15/2023
Everyday I walk in here I honestly dread it, So many teachers are rude and so many students are the same way. I’ve cried and my grades have slipped ever since I was brought here and I honestly recommend keeping your children away from here no matter the circumstances or situations because they may p...
2.0 student
8/6/2019
I don't like the school's environment and the students are very disrespectful to teachers and staff. But the teachers are wonderful especially David McEvoy.
5.0 parent
4/25/2018
Great middle school, wonderful, caring teachers and staff !!

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Southside Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Florence, SC and is served by the Florence 1 Schools in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,093 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Southside Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Florence High School, Pursuit Christian Academy (Formerly Faith Christia, Florence Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southside Middle School.

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