Serving 101 students in grades 11-12, Berkeley County Middle College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkeley County Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Berkeley County Middle College High School's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkeley County Middle College High School is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
21%
31%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berkeley County Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Berkeley County Middle College High School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Berkeley County Middle College High School?
101 students attend Berkeley County Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Berkeley County Middle College High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley County Middle College High School?
Berkeley County Middle College High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Berkeley County Middle College High School offer ?
Berkeley County Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkeley County Middle College High School part of?
Berkeley County Middle College High School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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