Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 5% 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 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 791 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
16%
32%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rollings Middle School Of The Arts's ranking?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is ranked #40 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rollings Middle School Of The Arts often compared to?
Rollings Middle School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Alston Middle School, Charles B. Dubose Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts?
791 students attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rollings Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rollings Middle School Of The Arts part of?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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