Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, River Oaks 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Oaks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
River Oaks Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Mascot
Bobcats
School Rankings
River Oaks 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 River Oaks Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#925 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
44%
31%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Middle School's ranking?
River Oaks Middle School is ranked #925 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are River Oaks Middle School often compared to?
River Oaks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrook Middle School, Gregg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Middle School?
801 students attend River Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of River Oaks Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Oaks Middle School?
River Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Middle School offer ?
River Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Oaks Middle School part of?
River Oaks Middle School is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
School Reviews
3 3/15/2022
You can have a fun experience here but it feels like you can't focus half the time classes are boring.
5 3/27/2020
This school is very big, however it is kept very clean at all times. The floors are always shinning and I never see trash on the floors like most of the other middle schools in the area.
5 10/8/2015
I was wondering if river oaks middle school offers same gender classes? Like all boys in a class and all girls in a class..
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