Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwood Academy For The Arts's student population of 394 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Academy For The Arts is 0.52, 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
#150 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
21%
31%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Academy For The Arts's ranking?
Southwood Academy For The Arts is ranked #150 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Southwood Academy For The Arts often compared to?
Southwood Academy For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Mccants Middle School, Glenview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Southwood Academy For The Arts?
394 students attend Southwood Academy For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Southwood Academy For The Arts students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Academy For The Arts?
Southwood Academy For The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood Academy For The Arts offer ?
Southwood Academy For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Academy For The Arts part of?
Southwood Academy For The Arts is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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