Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, St. George 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 was 22% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
St. George Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
45%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. George Middle School's ranking?
St. George Middle School is ranked #849 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. George Middle School?
292 students attend St. George Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of St. George Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. George Middle School?
St. George Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. George Middle School offer ?
St. George Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. George Middle School part of?
St. George Middle School is part of Dorchester 04 School District.
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