Serving 286 students in grades 6-8, Hickory Tavern 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 was 72% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% 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
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)72%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)76%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
8%
31%
White
88%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Hickory Tavern Middle School?
286 students attend Hickory Tavern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hickory Tavern Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Tavern Middle School?
Hickory Tavern Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Tavern Middle School offer ?
Hickory Tavern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hickory Tavern Middle School part of?
Hickory Tavern Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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