Serving 652 students in grades 6-8, Lugoff-elgin Middle School 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lugoff-elgin Middle School's student population of 652 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Lugoff-elgin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lugoff-elgin Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lugoff-elgin Middle School's ranking?
Lugoff-elgin Middle School is ranked #598 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lugoff-elgin Middle School often compared to?
Lugoff-elgin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Middle School, Leslie M. Stover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lugoff-elgin Middle School?
652 students attend Lugoff-elgin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lugoff-elgin Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lugoff-elgin Middle School?
Lugoff-elgin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lugoff-elgin Middle School offer ?
Lugoff-elgin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lugoff-elgin Middle School part of?
Lugoff-elgin Middle School is part of Kershaw 01 School District.
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