Southside Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

209 W JONES PAUL Rd, Florence, SC

Florence 1 Schools

4.1

2.5

1,138 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
39%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

39%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 80	Full Time Teachers 80
Teachers in First or Second Year 1.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

267:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
Black 51.3%	White 32.1%
Two or more races 8.9%	Hispanic 6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Parent

10/25/2017

There is a disconnect between teachers and parents. I went for a scheduled conference and all of the teachers did not show or reach out to me afterwards.

5.0 Works Here

10/25/2017

I am an employee and a mother of a student that came through Southside. I am so happy with the education and care that my child received here and I try and treat my students the way I would want my children to be treated. Southside is more than school, it is family.

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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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South Florence High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Pursuit Christian Academy (Formerly Faith Christia

Pre-K to 11th
Private

Florence Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

South Carolina Florence County Florence 29505

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 1,138 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% 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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