Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hickory Tavern 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 27% (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 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School's student population of 621 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Tavern 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is 0.26, 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
#816 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
7%
31%
White
86%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is ranked #816 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodruff Elementary School, Gray Court-owings Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% 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 Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School?
621 students attend Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School offer ?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School part of?
Hickory Tavern Elementary Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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