Serving 374 students in grades 6-12, Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethune-bowman Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bethune-bowman Middle/high's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethune-bowman Middle/high ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 0.36, 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
#1004 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
79%
31%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
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 Bethune-bowman Middle/high's ranking?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high is ranked #1004 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bethune-bowman Middle/high often compared to?
Bethune-bowman Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Branchville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
374 students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bethune-bowman Middle/high students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune-bowman Middle/high offer ?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune-bowman Middle/high part of?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high is part of Orangeburg School District.
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