Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 81% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical's student population of 207 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical 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 Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical is 0.39, 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
#898 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
76%
31%
White
19%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical's ranking?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical is ranked #898 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical?
The graduation rate of Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical?
207 students attend Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical offer ?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical part of?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Technical is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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