Serving 349 students in grades 6-12, Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethune-bowman Middle/high ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bethune-bowman Middle/high's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It’s a great day to be a Mohawk
School Rankings
Bethune-bowman Middle/high 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 Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 0.38, 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
#995 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
77%
31%
White
5%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mohawks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune-bowman Middle/high's ranking?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high is ranked #995 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bethune-bowman Middle/high often compared to?
Bethune-bowman Middle/highis often viewed alongside schools like Branchville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
The graduation rate of Bethune-bowman Middle/high is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
349 students attend Bethune-bowman Middle/high.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bethune-bowman Middle/high students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethune-bowman Middle/high?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune-bowman Middle/high offer ?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethune-bowman Middle/high part of?
Bethune-bowman Middle/high is part of Orangeburg School District.
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