Serving 164 students in grades 6-8, Harleyville-ridgeville 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1081 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
59%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School's ranking?
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School is ranked #1081 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School?
164 students attend Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School?
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School offer ?
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School part of?
Harleyville-ridgeville Middle School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.
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