Excellent
#75 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 6% in state
Crayton Middle
Middle School · Richland 01 · Columbia, SC
A Richland 01 middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Clemson Avenue, Columbia, SC 29206
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crayton Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crayton 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$89,726
Median home value
$328,600
Median rent
$1,367/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. G. Sanders MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Hand MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| W. A. Perry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Daniels Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richland 01
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #6 of 47
- District spending per student
- $18,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crayton Middle is listed in Richland 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle is a public middle school in Columbia, SC, part of Richland 01, serving approximately 924 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crayton Middle
What grades does Crayton Middle serve?
Crayton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crayton Middle?
Crayton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 924 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crayton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crayton Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crayton Middle rank in SC?
Crayton Middle ranks #75 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Crayton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Crayton Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Crayton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crayton Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crayton Middle a charter school?
No, Crayton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crayton Middle a Title I school?
No, Crayton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crayton Middle?
100.0% of students at Crayton 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
- 924
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (803) 738-7224
- Area population (ZIP 29206)
- 20,054
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 29206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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