Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hickory Tavern Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle serves the southwest part of its school district in Gray Court, SC, covering an area of approximately 88.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical driving time of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 18.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Tavern Elementary 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is 0.27, 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
#812 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is ranked #812 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School, Woodruff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School?
623 students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School offer ?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School part of?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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