Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ben Hazel Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Hazel Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ben Hazel Primary's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Hazel Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Hazel Primary is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
44%
31%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Hazel Primary's ranking?
Ben Hazel Primary is ranked #316 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Ben Hazel Primary?
216 students attend Ben Hazel Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ben Hazel Primary students are White, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Hazel Primary offer ?
Ben Hazel Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Hazel Primary part of?
Ben Hazel Primary is part of Hampton School District.
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