Serving 160 students in grades 3-5, Mellichamp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Mellichamp Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Mellichamp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mellichamp Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
89%
31%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mellichamp Elementary School's ranking?
Mellichamp Elementary School is ranked #1091 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mellichamp Elementary School?
160 students attend Mellichamp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mellichamp Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mellichamp Elementary School?
Mellichamp Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mellichamp Elementary School offer ?
Mellichamp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mellichamp Elementary School part of?
Mellichamp Elementary School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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