Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School

400 South Main Street
Hemingway, SC 29554
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Serving 129 students in grades 6-8, Hemingway Mb Lee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School's student population of 129 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hemingway Mb Lee 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 Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1100 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
43%
15-19%
52%
≤10%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
87%
31%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School's ranking?
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School is ranked #1100 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School?
129 students attend Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School?
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School offer ?
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School part of?
Hemingway Mb Lee Middle School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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