Serving 1,130 students in grades 6-8, Thomas C. Cario Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Thomas C. Cario Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas C. Cario Middle School is 0.27, 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.
Thomas C. Cario Middle School is ranked #101 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Thomas C. Cario Middle School often compared to?
Thomas C. Cario Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laing Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Cario Middle School?
1,130 students attend Thomas C. Cario Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thomas C. Cario Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas C. Cario Middle School?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Cario Middle School offer ?
Thomas C. Cario Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas C. Cario Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,130 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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