Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gray Court-owings Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gray Court-owings Elementary 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 Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School is 0.64, 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
#982 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
18%
31%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School is ranked #982 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School, Laurens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School?
763 students attend Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School?
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School offer ?
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School part of?
Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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