Serving 125 students in grades 6-8, Mccormick 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 6-9% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccormick Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mccormick Middle School's student population of 125 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mccormick 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 Mccormick Middle School is 0.42, 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
#1110 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
73%
31%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccormick Middle School's ranking?
Mccormick Middle School is ranked #1110 out of 1,118 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mccormick Middle School?
125 students attend Mccormick Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mccormick Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccormick Middle School?
Mccormick Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccormick Middle School offer ?
Mccormick Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mccormick Middle School part of?
Mccormick Middle School is part of Mccormick 01 School District.
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