Serving 555 students in grades 6-8, Granard 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 was 37% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
27%
31%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Granard Middle School?
555 students attend Granard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Granard Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granard Middle School?
Granard Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Granard Middle School offer ?
Granard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Granard Middle School part of?
Granard Middle School is part of Cherokee 01 School District.
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