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Scott's Branch Middle School (Closed 2024)

9253 Alex Harvin Highway
Summerton, SC 29148
Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, Scott's Branch Middle 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Scott's Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (SC)
(21-22)
10-14%
41%
25-29%
52%
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
89%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Scott's Branch Middle School?
150 students attend Scott's Branch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scott's Branch Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott's Branch Middle School?
Scott's Branch Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scott's Branch Middle School offer ?
Scott's Branch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Scott's Branch Middle School part of?
Scott's Branch Middle School is part of Clarendon 04 School District.

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