Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Langston Charter Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Langston Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Langston Charter Middle School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Langston Charter Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langston Charter Middle School is 0.38, 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
#25 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
5%
31%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Langston Charter Middle School's ranking?
Langston Charter Middle School is ranked #25 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Langston Charter Middle School often compared to?
Langston Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Langston Charter Middle School?
449 students attend Langston Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Langston Charter Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Charter Middle School?
Langston Charter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Langston Charter Middle School offer ?
Langston Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Langston Charter Middle School part of?
Langston Charter Middle School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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