Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle

163 Neely Ferry Road
Gray Court, SC 29645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle 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 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle's student population of 649 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SC)
#816 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
39%
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32%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
6%
32%
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White
86%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle's ranking?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle is ranked #816 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle often compared to?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Woodruff Elementary School, Gray Court-owings Elementary/middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle?
649 students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle offer ?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle part of?
Hickory Tavern Elementary/middle is part of Laurens 55 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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