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W. A. Perry Middle School vs. W. G. Sanders Middle School

Should you attend W. A. Perry Middle School or W. G. Sanders 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
W. A. Perry Middle School
2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
W. G. Sanders Middle School
3455 Pine Belt Road
Columbia, SC 29204
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

W. A. Perry Middle School ranks 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

W. G. Sanders Middle School ranks 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades 6-8, W. A. Perry 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 524 students in grades 6-8, W. G. Sanders 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
310 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W. A. Perry 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W. A. Perry Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W. G. Sanders Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W. A. Perry 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W. A. Perry Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richland 01 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

#1112 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#901 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W. A. Perry 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
19%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. A. Perry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
41%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. A. Perry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. A. Perry Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richland 01 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 W. A. Perry Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W. G. Sanders Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
99
191
Grade 7 Students
109
169
Grade 8 Students
102
164

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W. G. Sanders Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W. A. Perry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richland 01 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
94%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W. A. Perry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richland 01 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
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W. A. Perry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richland 01 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
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W. A. Perry Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richland 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of W. A. Perry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richland 01 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W. A. Perry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 01 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 W. G. Sanders Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richland 01 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
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W. A. Perry Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W. G. Sanders Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richland 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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