Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H. B. Rhame Elementary 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 98% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. B. Rhame Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H. B. Rhame Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. B. Rhame Elementary 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 H. B. Rhame Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#907 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
88%
31%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. B. Rhame Elementary School's ranking?
H. B. Rhame Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend H. B. Rhame Elementary School?
446 students attend H. B. Rhame Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of H. B. Rhame Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. B. Rhame Elementary School?
H. B. Rhame Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. B. Rhame Elementary School offer ?
H. B. Rhame Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. B. Rhame Elementary School part of?
H. B. Rhame Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/26/2016
Poor quality school! Visible roaches crawling about. Most teachers/staff lack professionalism. They're not mindful of voice tones, a lot of yelling going on and some teachers have gone as far as trying to intimidate students by getting in their face! Too many negative vibes and teacher cliques that's full of gossip... Extremely unprofessional and ghetto! A lot of creating problems rather than solving and lack of positive guidance for students. The school district has a lot of work to do concerning weeding out the foolishness going on here rather than let it become a negative impact on the quality services they seek to provide. Ridiculous!
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