Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Brewer Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brewer Middle serves the northeast part of Greenwood, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 56.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brewer Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Brewer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewer Middle School is 0.64, 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
#935 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
52%
31%
White
26%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brewer Middle School's ranking?
Brewer Middle School is ranked #935 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Brewer Middle School often compared to?
Brewer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School, Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Brewer Middle School?
600 students attend Brewer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brewer Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewer Middle School?
Brewer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brewer Middle School offer ?
Brewer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brewer Middle School part of?
Brewer Middle School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.
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