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#928 of 1,176 schools in SC

Based on limited data

Scott's Branch Middle

Middle School · Clarendon 06 · Summerton, SC

A Clarendon 06 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

9253 Alex Harvin Highway, Summerton, SC 29148

  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average48%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on SC state average
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement52%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Scott's Branch 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High10,614/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summerton), 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

$46,455

Median home value

$153,400

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harvest Community SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–121.7 mi76Compare →
Clarendon Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–122.1 mi263Compare →
Manning ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.74–6Not available485Compare →
Manning Junior HighEnrollment path unverified6.47–8Not available352Compare →

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.

Clarendon 06

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scott's Branch Middle is listed in Clarendon 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scott's Branch Middle

Scott's Branch Middle is a public middle school in Summerton, SC, part of Clarendon 06, serving approximately 143 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 48% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott's Branch Middle

What grades does Scott's Branch Middle serve?

Scott's Branch Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Scott's Branch Middle?

Scott's Branch Middle has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott's Branch Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Scott's Branch Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott's Branch Middle rank in SC?

Scott's Branch Middle ranks #928 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Scott's Branch Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott's Branch Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Scott's Branch Middle a charter school?

No, Scott's Branch Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scott's Branch Middle a Title I school?

No, Scott's Branch Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott's Branch Middle?

100.0% of students at Scott's Branch 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
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clarendon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
Area population (ZIP 29148)
5,753
Area average commute
40.7 min
Area median age
52.9
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.
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 29148; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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