Below Average
#904 of 1,176 schools in SC
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
Middle School · Florence 03 · Lake City, SC
A Florence 03 middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1209, Lake City, SC 29560
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High score 14% 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 9 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake City), 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
$45,421
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carolina AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Florence 03
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is listed in Florence 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is a public middle school in Lake City, SC, part of Florence 03, serving approximately 262 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
What grades does Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High serve?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High rank in SC?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High ranks #904 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High a charter school?
No, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Florence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (843) 374-8651
- Area population (ZIP 29560)
- 12,284
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 29560; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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