Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
R. C. Edwards Middle School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R. C. Edwards Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. C. Edwards Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
9%
32%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. C. Edwards Middle School's ranking?
R. C. Edwards Middle School is ranked #262 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are R. C. Edwards Middle School often compared to?
R. C. Edwards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend R. C. Edwards Middle School?
827 students attend R. C. Edwards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of R. C. Edwards Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. C. Edwards Middle School?
R. C. Edwards Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. C. Edwards Middle School offer ?
R. C. Edwards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. C. Edwards Middle School part of?
R. C. Edwards Middle School is part of Pickens 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2019
This school is amazing.the band program is fantastic but the learning is a bit advanced but not to hard o can''t wait for next year :)
2 1/24/2014
This school is amazing accept in the learning ways...which by far is way to ahead for students at this age there is no reason for a student to learn at this high of a level at 11-15 years old that's why we have high school
2 3/20/2011
i do not think its the right kind of school for a child who wants to learn important vaules in life.
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