Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Alston 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Alston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alston Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Alston Middle School?
804 students attend Alston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alston Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alston Middle School?
Alston Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alston Middle School offer ?
Alston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alston Middle School part of?
This school is not so good for the kids so far. My child comes home hungry all the time saying that the food is bad at school and sometimes it is cold and not fully cook my child came home vomiting the school food. Also, this is a very strict They take student sell phones if they see them out the kids don't even have to be on the device but they take it away these kids do not enjoy being at this school. This school is not good for kids. CHANGE THE RULES AND FOOD!!!!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Alston
13/20/2020
The teachers are mean.
- Posted by Administrator - ms white
510/9/2011
dear alston middle school i have a daughter who is very smart and she love alsont middle so much she always on the page website we move clost by the school can my daughter go to this school she has family members who go to your school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jamyi
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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