Serving 247 students in grades 6-12, Tamassee-salem Middle/high 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 30-34% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
9%
Black
(15-16)2%
34%
White
(15-16)94%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tamassee-salem Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Tamassee-salem Middle/high is 70-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Tamassee-salem Middle/high?
247 students attend Tamassee-salem Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tamassee-salem Middle/high students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamassee-salem Middle/high?
Tamassee-salem Middle/high has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tamassee-salem Middle/high offer ?
Tamassee-salem Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tamassee-salem Middle/high part of?
Tamassee-salem Middle/high is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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