Bethune-bowman Middle/high serves 356 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethune-bowman Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bethune-bowman Middle/high's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
81%
32%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethune-bowman Middle/high often compared to?
Bethune-bowman Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Branchville High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
356 students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bethune-bowman Middle/high students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune-bowman Middle/high offer ?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune-bowman Middle/high part of?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high is part of Orangeburg School District.
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