Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Rawlinson Road 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 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rawlinson Road Middle serves the northwest part of Rock Hill, SC, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rawlinson Road Middle School's student population of 644 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Rawlinson Road Middle School 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 Rawlinson Road Middle School is 0.65, 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
#921 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
49%
31%
White
31%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
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 Rawlinson Road Middle School's ranking?
Rawlinson Road Middle School is ranked #921 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rawlinson Road Middle School often compared to?
Rawlinson Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saluda Trail Middle School, Dutchman Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rawlinson Road Middle School?
644 students attend Rawlinson Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Rawlinson Road Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawlinson Road Middle School?
Rawlinson Road Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rawlinson Road Middle School offer ?
Rawlinson Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rawlinson Road Middle School part of?
Rawlinson Road Middle School is part of York 03 School District.
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