Manning Primary
Tel:
(803) 435-2268
Manning Primary serves 390 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Manning Primary placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Manning Primary places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Manning Primary's student population of 390 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
Total Students | 390 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Manning Primary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manning Primary is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #743 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
Black | 63% | 34% |
White | 24% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Clarendon 02 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Manning Primary is Manning High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Manning Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manning Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Manning Manning Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 674 students
0.2 miles
311 West Boyce Street
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-5066 0.2 4-6 674 - Manning Manning Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 419 students
0.3 miles
1101 W.l. Hamilton Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-8195 0.3 7-8 419 - Manning Manning High School Grades: 9-12 | 845 students
1.5 miles
2155 Paxville Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 435-4417 1.5 9-12 845 - Manning Manning Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-2 | 529 students
1.9 miles
2759 Raccoon Road
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-4744 1.9 PK-2 529 - Manning F. E. Dubose Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
3351 Sumter Highway
Manning, SC 29102
(803) 473-2531 2.2 9-12 n/a
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