Serving 262 students in grades 7-8, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High 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 9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School's student population of 262 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Students are EPIC!!! Engaged, Proactive, Intentional, and Collaborative.
School Rankings
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School is 0.41, 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
#1104 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
75%
31%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School's ranking?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School is ranked #1104 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School?
262 students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School offer ?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School part of?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High School is part of Florence 03 School District.
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