Serving 872 students in grades 6-8, Blythewood 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 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Blythewood Middle serves the northwest part of Blythewood, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blythewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blythewood Middle School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Purpose Driven, Future Ready
School Rankings
Blythewood Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blythewood Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blythewood Middle School's ranking?
Blythewood Middle School is ranked #497 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Blythewood Middle School often compared to?
Blythewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muller Road Middle School, Dent Middle School, Hand Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Blythewood Middle School?
872 students attend Blythewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Blythewood Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blythewood Middle School?
Blythewood Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blythewood Middle School offer ?
Blythewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blythewood Middle School part of?
Blythewood Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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