Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, Cowpens 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 32% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
17%
31%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Cowpens Middle School?
418 students attend Cowpens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cowpens Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowpens Middle School?
Cowpens Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowpens Middle School offer ?
Cowpens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cowpens Middle School part of?
Cowpens Middle School is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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