Very Good
#337 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 29% in state
North Middle/high
High School · Orangeburg · North, SC
An Orangeburg high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
692 Cromer Avenue, North, SC 29112
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Middle/high score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 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 North Middle/high 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North), 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
$44,214
Median home value
$83,100
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Orangeburg
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-bowman Middle/highEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Branchville HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Edisto HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 661 | Compare → |
| Hunter-kinard-tyler HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 230 | 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.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #8 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Middle/high is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Middle/high
North Middle/high is a public high school in North, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 260 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Middle/high
What grades does North Middle/high serve?
North Middle/high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend North Middle/high?
North Middle/high has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle/high?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle/high is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Middle/high rank in SC?
North Middle/high ranks #337 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is North Middle/high's MySchoolScout rating?
North Middle/high has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 North Middle/high?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle/high has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is North Middle/high a charter school?
No, North Middle/high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Middle/high a Title I school?
No, North Middle/high is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Middle/high?
100.0% of students at North Middle/high 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (803) 247-2541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 29112)
- 3,718
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 29112; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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