Serving 927 students in grades 6-8, Charles B. Dubose 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 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 927 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Charles B. Dubose 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 Charles B. Dubose Middle School is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Charles B. Dubose Middle School?
927 students attend Charles B. Dubose Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Charles B. Dubose Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles B. Dubose Middle School?
Charles B. Dubose Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles B. Dubose Middle School offer ?
Charles B. Dubose Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles B. Dubose Middle School part of?
I Barack Obama, do enjoy this school. I sent my kids here. They LOVED it. 5/5 would recommend!
- Posted by Parent - Barack Obama
31/17/2018
While you can join many different activities they don't do anything if you are being bullied. The guidance councelers main advice is "Stay away from each other" and the nurce doesn't belive you. The majority of the teachers are amazing but others are terrible.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - hi
510/10/2014
i love this school my mom went here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lamay
53/14/2014
I went here and I love this school to death
- Posted by Student/Alumni - miley
53/9/2007
The academic programs are comparable. The music department is great! We have a steel drum band that is fantastic. There are several sports available. The school has recently gone through a beautification process. The PTSA has an active volunteer group.
- Posted by Parent - h_eas
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 927 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
