Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, Kingstree Middle Magnet 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 14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingstree Middle Magnet School's attendance zone covers the entire Kingstree, SC school district, encompassing approximately 937 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being around 30.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingstree Middle Magnet's student population of 341 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Driven, Determined, and Focused on Greatness
School Rankings
Kingstree Middle Magnet 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 Kingstree Middle Magnet is 0.20, 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
#1024 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
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)43.7%
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 (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Kingstree Middle Magnet's ranking?
Kingstree Middle Magnet is ranked #1024 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet?
341 students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kingstree Middle Magnet students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingstree Middle Magnet?
Kingstree Middle Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingstree Middle Magnet offer ?
Kingstree Middle Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingstree Middle Magnet part of?
Kingstree Middle Magnet is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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