Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Powdersville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 797 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Powdersville Middle School 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 Powdersville Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Powdersville Middle School is ranked #251 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Powdersville Middle School often compared to?
Powdersville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wren Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Powdersville Middle School?
797 students attend Powdersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Powdersville Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powdersville Middle School?
Powdersville Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Powdersville Middle School offer ?
Powdersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powdersville Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 797 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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