Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, W. C. Sullivan 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 is 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. C. Sullivan Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
827 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
W. C. Sullivan Middle 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 W. C. Sullivan Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#832 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
28%
31%
White
41%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. C. Sullivan Middle School's ranking?
W. C. Sullivan Middle School is ranked #832 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are W. C. Sullivan Middle School often compared to?
W. C. Sullivan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clover Middle School, Dutchman Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend W. C. Sullivan Middle School?
827 students attend W. C. Sullivan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of W. C. Sullivan Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. C. Sullivan Middle School?
W. C. Sullivan Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. C. Sullivan Middle School offer ?
W. C. Sullivan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W. C. Sullivan Middle School part of?
W. C. Sullivan Middle School is part of York 03 School District.
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