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#765 of 1,176 schools in SC
Aynor Middle
Middle School · Horry 01 · Galivants Ferry, SC
A Horry 01 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Frye Road, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aynor Middle score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aynor Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,338
Median home value
$192,200
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Horry 01
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #47 of 55
- District spending per student
- $13,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aynor Middle is listed in Horry 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aynor Middle
Aynor Middle is a public middle school in Galivants Ferry, SC, part of Horry 01, serving approximately 747 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aynor Middle
What grades does Aynor Middle serve?
Aynor Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aynor Middle?
Aynor Middle has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aynor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aynor Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aynor Middle rank in SC?
Aynor Middle ranks #765 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Aynor Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Aynor Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aynor Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aynor Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Aynor Middle a charter school?
No, Aynor Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aynor Middle a Title I school?
No, Aynor Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aynor Middle?
56.0% of students at Aynor Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Horry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (843) 358-6000
- Area population (ZIP 29544)
- 7,616
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29544; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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