Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ben Hazel Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Ben Hazel Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Hazel Primary is 0.59, 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.
Ben Hazel Primary is ranked #316 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ben Hazel Primary?
235 students attend Ben Hazel Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ben Hazel Primary students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Hazel Primary offer ?
Ben Hazel Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Hazel Primary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
