Serving 748 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant Hill 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 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Middle School's student population of 748 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill Middle School is 0.49, 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
#430 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
14%
31%
White
70%
48%
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
18%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Middle School is ranked #430 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Middle School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Glen Middle School, Lakeside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Middle School?
748 students attend Pleasant Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pleasant Hill Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Middle School?
Pleasant Hill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hill Middle School part of?
Pleasant Hill Middle School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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