Dent Middle vs John W. Moore Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in South Carolina, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dent Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,059 students
John W. Moore Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Dent Middle Columbia, South Carolina | John W. Moore Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 248 | #85 of 248 |
| National rank | #9202 of 15,369 | #7168 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 1,059 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Columbia | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Moore Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 42.8).
- •John W. Moore Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •John W. Moore Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Dent Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Dent Middle is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 1,056.
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 Dent Middle better than John W. Moore Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Moore Middle ranks higher (52.1 vs 42.8 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 Dent Middle and John W. Moore Middle?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dent Middle: 1,059. John W. Moore Middle: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dent Middle and John W. Moore Middle rank in South Carolina?
Dent Middle is 121st of 248 and John W. Moore Middle is 85th of 248 among middle schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).