Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Whittemore Park 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittemore Park Middle serves the southwest part of Conway, SC, covering an area of approximately 177.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittemore Park Middle School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,013 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Rankings
Whittemore Park 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 Whittemore Park Middle School is 0.68, 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
#868 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
27%
31%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittemore Park Middle School's ranking?
Whittemore Park Middle School is ranked #868 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Whittemore Park Middle School often compared to?
Whittemore Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Middle School, Black Water Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Whittemore Park Middle School?
1,013 students attend Whittemore Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whittemore Park Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittemore Park Middle School?
Whittemore Park Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whittemore Park Middle School offer ?
Whittemore Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whittemore Park Middle School part of?
Whittemore Park Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
It has great artwork and great teachers.
5 10/10/2025
We have an awesome Principle , Student Body , Lunch Ladies and Gents , Teachers , and Other Staff . We strive for the best an only the best . Under expectation is no choice we have . We must succeed at what we are here to do . Teachers are fun and excited to come to work everyday and so are our principles . Students are family and we must act like it . We may not be the same race wise , color wise , size wise , weight wise , or anything but we are a family .
1 10/10/2025
My daughter went into this school, and the walls were filled with dirt, she says.
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