Serving 996 students in grades 6-8, Rainbow Lake Middle School ranks in the top 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 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 996 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Rainbow Lake 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 Rainbow Lake Middle School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Lake Middle School?
996 students attend Rainbow Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rainbow Lake Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainbow Lake Middle School?
Rainbow Lake Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rainbow Lake Middle School offer ?
Rainbow Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainbow Lake Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 996 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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