Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Black Water 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 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Black Water Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Black Water Middle School's student population of 802 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Water Middle School 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 Black Water Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#787 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
19%
31%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 is Black Water Middle School's ranking?
Black Water Middle School is ranked #787 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Black Water Middle School often compared to?
Black Water Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conway Middle School, Whittemore Park Middle School, Aynor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Black Water Middle School?
802 students attend Black Water Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Black Water Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Water Middle School?
Black Water Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Water Middle School offer ?
Black Water Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Water Middle School part of?
Black Water Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
4 12/2/2022
The quality of what the teachers are teaching is pretty good. I would say in the 7th and 8th grades the teachers should hold more small groups for those who do not understand the assignments. The staff all together is amazing and kind though. The availability of music, art, sports, and dance is outstanding! And the teachers who hold those classes are amazing too!
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