Serving 214 students in grades 6-8, Allendale-fairfax 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allendale-fairfax Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Allendale-fairfax Middle School's student population of 214 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allendale-fairfax Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allendale-fairfax Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
92%
32%
White
4%
48%
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%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allendale-fairfax Middle School's ranking?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School is ranked #1085 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Allendale-fairfax Middle School often compared to?
Allendale-fairfax Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allendale Fairfax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Allendale-fairfax Middle School?
214 students attend Allendale-fairfax Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Allendale-fairfax Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale-fairfax Middle School?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allendale-fairfax Middle School offer ?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Allendale-fairfax Middle School part of?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School is part of Allendale 01 School District.
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