Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 26% 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: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. C. Edwards Middle School is 0.44, 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.
R. C. Edwards Middle School is ranked #442 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are R. C. Edwards Middle School often compared to?
R. C. Edwards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend R. C. Edwards Middle School?
783 students attend R. C. Edwards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of R. C. Edwards Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. C. Edwards Middle School?
R. C. Edwards Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. C. Edwards Middle School offer ?
R. C. Edwards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. C. Edwards Middle School part of?
This school is amazing.the band program is fantastic but the learning is a bit advanced but not to hard o can''t wait for next year :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Teri b
21/24/2014
This school is amazing accept in the learning ways...which by far is way to ahead for students at this age there is no reason for a student to learn at this high of a level at 11-15 years old that's why we have high school
- Posted by Parent - bella
23/20/2011
i do not think its the right kind of school for a child who wants to learn important vaules in life.
- Posted by Parent - lalal
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 783 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
