Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Heyward Gibbes 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 8% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heyward Gibbes Middle serves the northwest part of Columbia, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 46 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heyward Gibbes Middle School's student population of 252 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Heyward Gibbes 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle School is 0.19, 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
#1108 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 is Heyward Gibbes Middle School's ranking?
Heyward Gibbes Middle School is ranked #1108 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Heyward Gibbes Middle School?
252 students attend Heyward Gibbes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Heyward Gibbes Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heyward Gibbes Middle School?
Heyward Gibbes Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heyward Gibbes Middle School offer ?
Heyward Gibbes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heyward Gibbes Middle School part of?
Heyward Gibbes Middle School is part of Richland 01 School District.
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