The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is a school in unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States, near Spartanburg and with a Spartanburg postal address. It was founded in 1849 by the Reverend Newton Pinckney Walker as a private school for students who were deaf.
Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Blind Elementary 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School's student population of 20 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Sc School For The Blind Elementary 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 Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is 0.65, 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
#982 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
30%
31%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is ranked #982 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School?
20 students attend Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School offer ?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School part of?
Sc School For The Blind Elementary Middle School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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