Serving 229 students in grades 6-8, Gray Court Owings Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% 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
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)73%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)67%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
19%
31%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% SC state average).
How many students attend Gray Court Owings Middle School?
229 students attend Gray Court Owings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gray Court Owings Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Court Owings Middle School?
Gray Court Owings Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Court Owings Middle School offer ?
Gray Court Owings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gray Court Owings Middle School part of?
Gray Court Owings Middle School is part of Laurens 55 School District.
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