Serving 412 students in grades 6-8, Haut Gap 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 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haut Gap Middle School's student population of 412 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haut Gap 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 Haut Gap Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#727 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
26%
31%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haut Gap Middle School's ranking?
Haut Gap Middle School is ranked #727 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Haut Gap Middle School often compared to?
Haut Gap Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angel Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Haut Gap Middle School?
412 students attend Haut Gap Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Haut Gap Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haut Gap Middle School?
Haut Gap Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haut Gap Middle School offer ?
Haut Gap Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Haut Gap Middle School part of?
Haut Gap Middle School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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