Darlington Middle vs John W. Moore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Middle
Darlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
John W. Moore Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Darlington Middle Darlington, South Carolina | John W. Moore Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 248 | #85 of 248 |
| National rank | #12581 of 15,369 | #7168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 888 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Darlington | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Moore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 26.5).
- •John W. Moore Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •John W. Moore Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •John W. Moore Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •John W. Moore Middle is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 888.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Darlington Middle better than John W. Moore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Moore Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 26.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Darlington Middle and John W. Moore Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Middle: 888. John W. Moore Middle: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Middle and John W. Moore Middle rank in South Carolina?
Darlington Middle is 202nd of 248 and John W. Moore Middle is 85th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).