Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Paul Knox 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 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Paul Knox 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 Paul Knox 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.
Paul Knox Middle School is ranked #721 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Paul Knox Middle School often compared to?
Paul Knox Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Augusta Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Paul Knox Middle School?
564 students attend Paul Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Paul Knox Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Knox Middle School?
Paul Knox Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Knox Middle School offer ?
Paul Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Knox Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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