Denmark-olar Middle School serves 148 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denmark-olar Middle School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denmark-olar Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
95%
31%
White
4%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Denmark-olar Middle School?
148 students attend Denmark-olar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Denmark-olar Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denmark-olar Middle School?
Denmark-olar Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denmark-olar Middle School offer ?
Denmark-olar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denmark-olar Middle School part of?
Denmark-olar Middle School is part of Bamberg 03 School District.
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