Serving 634 students in grades 6-8, Henry L. Sneed Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry L. Sneed Middle serves the northwest part of Florence, SC, covering an area of approximately 40.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry L. Sneed Middle School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry L. Sneed Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry L. Sneed Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry L. Sneed Middle School's ranking?
Henry L. Sneed Middle School is ranked #872 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Henry L. Sneed Middle School often compared to?
Henry L. Sneed Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Middle School, Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Henry L. Sneed Middle School?
634 students attend Henry L. Sneed Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Henry L. Sneed Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry L. Sneed Middle School?
Henry L. Sneed Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry L. Sneed Middle School offer ?
Henry L. Sneed Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry L. Sneed Middle School part of?
Henry L. Sneed Middle School is part of Florence 01 School District.
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