Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hemingway Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Hemingway Elementary 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 Hemingway Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Hemingway Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hemingway Elementary School?
275 students attend Hemingway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hemingway Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemingway Elementary School?
Hemingway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hemingway Elementary School offer ?
Hemingway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemingway Elementary School part of?
This school has come a far way. It has made significant changes and improvements. The school is headed in the right direction and students are more motivated to learn and more willing to display their Leadership qualities.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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