Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, Whale Branch 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whale Branch Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Seabrook, SC, covering an area of approximately 170.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whale Branch Middle School's student population of 243 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Whale Branch 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 Whale Branch Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1069 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
67%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
5%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
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)
6%
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 Whale Branch Middle School's ranking?
Whale Branch Middle School is ranked #1069 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Whale Branch Middle School?
243 students attend Whale Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Whale Branch Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whale Branch Middle School?
Whale Branch Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whale Branch Middle School offer ?
Whale Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whale Branch Middle School part of?
Whale Branch Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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