Serving 519 students in grades 7-8, Sandhills 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 11% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandhills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sandhills Middle School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Sandhills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandhills Middle School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhills Middle School's ranking?
Sandhills Middle School is ranked #1112 out of 1,154 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sandhills Middle School?
519 students attend Sandhills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sandhills Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandhills Middle School?
Sandhills Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandhills Middle School offer ?
Sandhills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandhills Middle School part of?
Sandhills Middle School is part of Lexington 04 School District.
School Reviews
3 7/21/2020
I was a student there last year and I have to say it's probably the most decent school in Lexington 4 but still kinda ghetto though.
4 11/2/2018
I'm a student here. It is a good school. Just when you get a referral, they dramatize it a lot.
5 5/11/2018
it a great school
2 3/10/2018
I am a current student at SMS and I don't like it. Half the teachers do there job and help us learn the other half tell us to watch videos from other teachers to learn from that. I know some of my friends are very unhappy here.
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