Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Socastee Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Socastee Middle School's student population of 563 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Socastee 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 Socastee Middle School is 0.51, 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
#279 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
10%
32%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Socastee Middle School's ranking?
Socastee Middle School is ranked #279 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Socastee Middle School often compared to?
Socastee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ten Oaks Middle School, Ocean Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Socastee Middle School?
563 students attend Socastee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Socastee Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socastee Middle School?
Socastee Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee Middle School offer ?
Socastee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Socastee Middle School part of?
Socastee Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2022
this is a good school. it is brand new and there is a lot of nice teachers here.
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