Gray Court Owings Middle School (Closed 2014)

Gray Court Owings Middle School serves 229 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
229 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(12-13)
73%
70%
(12-13)
67%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
15%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
31%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
67%
46%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.51

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%

Showing 2005–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Gray Court Owings Middle School?
229 students attend Gray Court Owings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gray Court Owings Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray Court Owings Middle School?
Gray Court Owings Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Court Owings Middle School offer ?
Gray Court Owings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gray Court Owings Middle School part of?
Gray Court Owings Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.

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