What grades does Southside Middle serve?

Southside Middle is a Middle school serving students in Florence, SC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Southside Middle located?

Southside Middle is located at Florence, SC in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Middle?

Southside Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What schools are in Florence, SC?

Florence, SC is served by the local school district. Southside Middle is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Southside Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Florence, South Carolina|Florence 01

Florence, SC 29505

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents Day/Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

1,093

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Florence 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(843)664-8467

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

114 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1

Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

835

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,162

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,506

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,848

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 46%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$187,254

+2.9% 1yr+31.4% 5yr

Florence, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.6%

Unemployment rate

10.4%

Uninsured residents

12.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,117

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,909

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

688 (36%)

Autism

289 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

283 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

187 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

177 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

31 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,138

Current enrollment

Growing(+22% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Florence 01. Southside Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—