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Florence Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 263 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Florence Middle School, located at 123 Beverly Dr in Florence, MS, is a public school serving 556 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Rankin County School District. The school has built a reputation as one of Mississippi's top middle schools, currently ranked 19th out of 260 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile with a 5-star rating. This is not a one-year fluke: the school has remained in the top 15% of Mississippi middle schools for the past decade, with its latest ranking matching its best performance in ten years.

Academically, Florence Middle School outperforms its district and the state in every tested subject. The standout results are in Algebra I, where 98.6% of students are proficient compared to 66% statewide, and 8th grade science, where 81% are proficient versus 57.8% statewide. In 6th and 7th grade math and English Language Arts, Florence also posts strong numbers well above district averages. The most relevant comparison is Brandon Middle School, which ranks slightly higher overall; Florence matches or beats Brandon in most subjects, though Brandon holds a significant edge in 8th grade math. Against nearby Pearl Junior High School and Byram Middle School, the gaps are dramatic, with Florence leading by 20 to 30 percentage points in several subjects.

Beyond test scores, Florence benefits from strong attendance and smaller classes. Chronic absenteeism stands at 14.5%, far better than the state average of 23.9% and dramatically lower than many Jackson-area schools, some of which exceed 35%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 allows for more individualized attention. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a moderate level of economic need. The main areas to watch are 7th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade math, both of which fall below the school's otherwise high standards. Even with those soft spots, Florence Middle School is a genuine academic standout in central Mississippi.

556

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,239

Per pupil spending ?

45.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

123 Beverly Dr
Florence, MS 39073

(601) 845-2862

District: Rankin County School District

Students who attend Florence Middle School usually attend:

High:

Florence High School

Feeder schools for Florence Middle School:

Elementary:	Florence Elementary
	Steens Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

African American:

12.1%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (68% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Mississippi middle schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg62%

Mississippi avg51%

19^th of 263

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 7%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Middle Schools in the Rankin County School District

25^th of 133Rankin County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	19 of 263	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	82.8	33 of 266	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	38 of 264	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	34 of 243	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	29 of 257	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	26 of 257	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	84.8	34 of 264	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.3	32 of 252	87.3%	★★★★☆
2017	86.9	25 of 272	90.8%	★★★★★
2016	89.2	19 of 260	92.7%	★★★★★
2015	81.4	38 of 266	85.7%	★★★★☆
2014	84.4	21 of 264	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	83.2	33 of 269	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	80.7	38 of 270	85.9%	★★★★☆
2011	69.4	71 of 264	73.1%	★★★★☆
2010	73.0	57 of 255	77.6%	★★★★☆
2009	55.1	119 of 247	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.7	61 of 244	75.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I99%+33 vs state

Science81%+23 vs state

Mathematics70%+16 vs state

English Language Arts58%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)				MAAP Mathematics (2026)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Florence Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Beverly Dr	Florence	39073	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 845-2862	556	45	12.3	45.3%	453 (81.5%)	67 (12.1%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	88.9	19^th of 263 public middle schools	92.8%		82.8	33^rd of 266 public middle schools	87.6%	14		64.0	51.2	59.2		71.5	75.3	62.1	98.6		81.0	$12,239
Pearl Junior High School	Public	6-8	200 Mary Ann Drive	Pearl	39208	Rankin County	Pearl Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(601) 932-7952	944	72	13.0	70.9%	408 (43.2%)	381 (40.4%)	114 (12.1%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.3%)	56.7	104^th of 263 public middle schools	60.5%		57.7	115^th of 266 public middle schools	56.8%	11		52.1	34.3	41.3		60.5	47.8	49.8	97.8		54.8	$9,812
Peeples Middle School	Public	6-8	2940 Belvedere Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5660	541	47	11.6	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	450 (83.2%)	76 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	1.9	263^rd of 263 public middle schools	0.0%		3.1	262^nd of 266 public middle schools	1.5%	1		10.3	9.3	11.8		7.1	12.9	5.9			17.5	$16,248
Reimagine Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	309 W. McDowell Rd.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Reimagine Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(601) 941-0844	457	21	21.7	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	443 (96.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	14.3	243^rd of 263 public middle schools	7.6%		9.8	248^th of 266 public middle schools	6.8%	5	45.2	24.7	27.9	23.1	32.3	13.7	30.6	26.1		53.4	36.2	$12,878
Byram Middle School	Public	6-8	2009 Byram Bulldog Blvd.	Terry	39170	Hinds County	Hinds County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 372-4597	785	47	16.8	70.4%	36 (4.6%)	711 (90.6%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	46.7	132^nd of 263 public middle schools	49.8%		40.9	162^nd of 266 public middle schools	39.1%	30		41.7	31.1	37.4		39.3	55.7	47.1	96.1		55.4	$9,639
Blackburn Middle School	Public	6-8	1311 West Pearl Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5329	317	43	7.3	99.7%	2 (0.6%)	310 (97.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4	260^th of 263 public middle schools	1.1%		4.6	260^th of 266 public middle schools	2.3%			15.1	9.7	18.5		11.0	16.6	15.6	91.6		21.9	$16,571
Brandon Middle School	Public	6-8	408 College Street	Brandon	39042	Rankin County	Rankin County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 825-5998	1,155	91	12.7	37.5%	656 (56.8%)	386 (33.4%)	44 (3.8%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.0%)	90.7	11^th of 263 public middle schools	95.8%		89.6	13^th of 266 public middle schools	95.1%	2		59.8	50.8	62.6		68.2	76.6	84.1	100.0		79.6	$11,756
Cardozo Middle School	Public	6-8	3180 McDowell Road Ext.	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-5635	531	51	10.4	100.0%	9 (1.7%)	498 (93.8%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6.6	255^th of 263 public middle schools	3.0%		5.2	256^th of 266 public middle schools	3.8%	1		25.2	11.4	17.4		16.4	13.0	19.2			32.4	$15,290
Smilow Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	787 E Northside Dr.	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Joel E. Smilow Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(769) 524-5330	521	26	20.0	99.8%	1 (0.2%)	515 (98.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7.5	254^th of 263 public middle schools	3.4%		16.5	228^th of 266 public middle schools	14.3%	26	40.8	28.7	15.5	18.1	23.6	23.8	14.5	19.6		40.3	23.0	$12,327
Powell Middle School	Public	6-8	3655 Livingston Road	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(769) 228-0042	704	56	12.5	99.6%	6 (0.9%)	685 (97.3%)	12 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2	262^nd of 263 public middle schools	0.4%		4.9	259^th of 266 public middle schools	2.6%	3		13.9	9.1	8.4		11.1	11.7	7.8			17.5	$16,140

Frequently Asked Questions about Florence Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Florence Middle School?

Students at Florence Middle School are 81% White, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Florence Middle School attend?

Students who attend Florence Middle School usually go on to attend Florence High School

What district is Florence Middle School in?

Rankin County School District

How many students attend Florence Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 556 students attended Florence Middle School.

Is Florence Middle School a good school?

Yes. Florence Middle School ranks in the top 7.2% of Mississippi middle schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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