Tamassee Salem Middle School serves 110 students in grades 6-8.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
110 students

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
1%
14%

Black
2%
31%

White
96%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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
How many students attend Tamassee Salem Middle School?
110 students attend Tamassee Salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tamassee Salem Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Tamassee Salem Middle School offer ?
Tamassee Salem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tamassee Salem Middle School part of?
Tamassee Salem Middle School is part of Oconee 01 School District.
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