Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rollings Middle School of the Arts serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Summerville, SC, covering approximately 234.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 9 miles, and the furthest edge located 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
797 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading the Way: Every Student, Every Day, Through Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor
School Rankings
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is 0.53, 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
#57 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rollings Middle School Of The Arts's ranking?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is ranked #57 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Rollings Middle School Of The Arts often compared to?
Rollings Middle School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Alston Middle School, Charles B. Dubose Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts?
797 students attend Rollings Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rollings Middle School Of The Arts?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rollings Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rollings Middle School Of The Arts part of?
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts is part of Dorchester 02 School District.
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