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Gregg Middle School vs. Alston Middle School

Should you attend Gregg Middle School or Alston Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gregg Middle School
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Alston Middle School
500 Bryan Street
Summerville, SC 29483
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Alston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 864 students in grades 6-8, Gregg 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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Alston 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
864 students
804 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gregg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gregg Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alston Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gregg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alston Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gregg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alston Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#697 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#709 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gregg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alston Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
31%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gregg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
47%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gregg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
47%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gregg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alston Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gregg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alston Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
271
268
Grade 7 Students
275
258
Grade 8 Students
318
278

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gregg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gregg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gregg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gregg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gregg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alston Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dorchester 02 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gregg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gregg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gregg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alston Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dorchester 02 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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