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Colleton County Middle
Middle School · Colleton 01 · Walterboro, SC
A Colleton 01 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1379 Tuskegee Airmen Drive, Walterboro, SC 29488
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colleton County Middle score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colleton County 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walterboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,083
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29488; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| North Walterboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colleton 01
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colleton County Middle is listed in Colleton 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colleton County Middle
Colleton County Middle is a public middle school in Walterboro, SC, part of Colleton 01, serving approximately 1,070 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,142 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colleton County Middle
What grades does Colleton County Middle serve?
Colleton County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Colleton County Middle?
Colleton County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,070 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colleton County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colleton County Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colleton County Middle rank in SC?
Colleton County Middle ranks #1,142 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Colleton County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Colleton County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Colleton County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colleton County Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Colleton County Middle a charter school?
No, Colleton County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colleton County Middle a Title I school?
No, Colleton County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colleton County Middle?
100.0% of students at Colleton County 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
- 1,070
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Colleton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (843) 782-0040
- Area population (ZIP 29488)
- 22,367
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 29488; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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