Serving 540 students in grades 6-8, Socastee Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Socastee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Socastee Middle School's student population of 540 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Socastee Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Socastee 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
#354 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
9%
31%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Socastee Middle School's ranking?
Socastee Middle School is ranked #354 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Socastee Middle School often compared to?
Socastee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ten Oaks Middle School, Ocean Bay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Socastee Middle School?
540 students attend Socastee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Socastee Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Socastee Middle School?
Socastee Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Socastee Middle School offer ?
Socastee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Socastee Middle School part of?
Socastee Middle School is part of Horry 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2022
this is a good school. it is brand new and there is a lot of nice teachers here.
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