Serving 257 students in grades 6-12, North Middle/high 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 6-9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
North Middle/high 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 North Middle/high is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Middle/high?
The graduation rate of North Middle/high is 70-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Middle/high?
257 students attend North Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Middle/high students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle/high?
North Middle/high has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Middle/high offer ?
North Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middle/high part of?
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