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#935 of 1,176 schools in SC

Henry L. Sneed Middle

Middle School · Florence 01 · Florence, SC

A Florence 01 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1102 Ebenezer Road, Florence, SC 29501

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,162
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Henry L. Sneed Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Henry L. Sneed Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,750/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,618

Median home value

$220,800

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.4 mi279Compare →
Maranatha Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–121.7 mi200Compare →
John W. Moore MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–82.3 mi1,063Compare →
Southside MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available1,093Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Florence 01

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#17 of 23
District spending per student
$14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Henry L. Sneed Middle is listed in Florence 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Henry L. Sneed Middle

Henry L. Sneed Middle is a public middle school in Florence, SC, part of Florence 01, serving approximately 663 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,176 schools in SC.

State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henry L. Sneed Middle

What grades does Henry L. Sneed Middle serve?

Henry L. Sneed Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Henry L. Sneed Middle?

Henry L. Sneed Middle has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry L. Sneed Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry L. Sneed Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry L. Sneed Middle rank in SC?

Henry L. Sneed Middle ranks #935 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Henry L. Sneed Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry L. Sneed Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Henry L. Sneed Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry L. Sneed Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Henry L. Sneed Middle a charter school?

No, Henry L. Sneed Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry L. Sneed Middle a Title I school?

No, Henry L. Sneed Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry L. Sneed Middle?

89.9% of students at Henry L. Sneed Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Florence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Area population (ZIP 29501)
47,259
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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