South Florence High vs Southside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Florence High
Florence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,580 students
Southside Middle
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,138 students
| Measure | South Florence High Florence, South Carolina | Southside Middle Florence, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 228 | #182 of 248 |
| National rank | #4098 of 16,910 | #11655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,580 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 1,580 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 23% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Florence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 31.4).
- •South Florence High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 23%).
- •South Florence High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •Southside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •South Florence High is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 1,138.
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 South Florence High better than Southside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Florence High ranks higher (66.9 vs 31.4 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 South Florence High and Southside Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Florence High: 1,580. Southside Middle: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Florence High and Southside Middle rank in South Carolina?
South Florence High is 104th of 228 and Southside Middle is 182nd of 248 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).