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#1089 of 1,176 schools in SC
Estill Middle
Middle School · Hampton · Estill, SC
A Hampton middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 Columbia Highway Suite B, Estill, SC 29918
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Estill Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
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 Estill 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Estill), 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
$38,657
Median home value
$88,600
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Hampton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–6 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
| North District MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hampton
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estill Middle is listed in Hampton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estill Middle
Estill Middle is a public middle school in Estill, SC, part of Hampton, serving approximately 120 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,089 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estill Middle
What grades does Estill Middle serve?
Estill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Estill Middle?
Estill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estill Middle rank in SC?
Estill Middle ranks #1,089 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Estill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Estill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Estill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estill Middle has 22% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Estill Middle a charter school?
No, Estill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estill Middle a Title I school?
No, Estill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estill Middle?
100.0% of students at Estill 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
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (803) 625-5200
- Area population (ZIP 29918)
- 4,777
- Area median age
- 39.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 29918; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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