Serving 892 students in grades 6-8, H. E. Mccracken Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. E. Mccracken Middle School's student population of 892 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. E. Mccracken Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. E. Mccracken Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#476 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
10%
31%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. E. Mccracken Middle School's ranking?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is ranked #476 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are H. E. Mccracken Middle School often compared to?
H. E. Mccracken Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
892 students attend H. E. Mccracken Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of H. E. Mccracken Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. E. Mccracken Middle School?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. E. Mccracken Middle School offer ?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. E. Mccracken Middle School part of?
H. E. Mccracken Middle School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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