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Philip Simmons Middle

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Philip Simmons Middle ranks 89 th of 335 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 335 South Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 73% of South Carolina middle schools

Summary

Philip Simmons Middle in Wando, SC, serves 473 students in grades 5-8 and is part of the Berkeley 01 school district. The school has shown impressive momentum, climbing from a 3-star to a 4-star rating and ranking 89th out of 335 South Carolina middle schools—a jump of 48 spots over four years. With a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,927, the school offers a solid foundation for families looking for a growing, improving academic environment.

One of the school's standout strengths is its advanced math program. In both 2022-2023 and 2024-2025, 100% of students taking the Algebra 1 end-of-course exam scored proficient, far exceeding state and district averages. English Language Arts performance is also consistently strong, with 7th graders hitting 74% proficiency—17.5 points above the district average. Math scores have improved dramatically across all grade levels, with 7th grade proficiency more than doubling from 25% to 52% in just three years. The school also excels at supporting students with disabilities, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide in 2024-2025, and has cut chronic absenteeism from 32% to 19%—now below both state and district averages.

While the school is a strong performer within its own district—outpacing Hanahan Middle and Sedgefield Middle—it faces stiff competition from nearby Charleston County schools. Thomas C. Cario Middle, Moultrie Middle, and Laing Middle all rank in the 95th percentile or higher, with ELA proficiency rates of 80-99% compared to Philip Simmons' 60-74%. The school also faces internal challenges: achievement gaps exist across different student groups, and gifted students rank below the school's overall performance. Still, for families seeking a school with strong academics, improving math outcomes, and a clear upward trajectory, Philip Simmons Middle offers a compelling option in the Charleston area.

473

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,927

Per pupil spending ?

47.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2065 Seven Sticks Drive
Wando, SC 29492

(843) 471-2590

District: Berkeley 01

Students who attend Philip Simmons Middle usually attend:

High:

Philip Simmons High

Feeder schools for Philip Simmons Middle:

Elementary:	Cainhoy Elementary
	Philip Simmons Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

African American:

24.3%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2019 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (57% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2019

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Berkeley 01

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg46%

South Carolina avg51%

89^th of 335

South Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 17 pts since 2019

From top 43% (2019) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11Middle Schools in the Berkeley 01

31^st of 75Berkeley 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	89 of 335	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	64.8	100 of 320	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.1	107 of 325	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.7	137 of 325	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.9	108 of 310	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.1	110 of 311	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.6	136 of 315	56.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	29.3	208 of 257	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.8	176 of 252	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.7	150 of 248	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.7	171 of 253	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	136 of 249	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.1	187 of 235	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.7	159 of 252	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	149 of 237	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.7	49 of 191	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	82.0	14 of 184	92.4%	★★★★★
2024	67.3	36 of 177	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	47.1	88 of 183	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	85 of 305	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.5	81 of 295	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	86 of 294	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	127 of 299	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	108 of 290	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.4	109 of 279	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.2	106 of 296	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.5	134 of 281	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	56.5	113 of 185	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.9	107 of 173	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	125 of 183	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.0	118 of 185	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	115 of 182	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.7	106 of 179	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	170 of 320	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.3	172 of 307	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	156 of 307	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.5	232 of 313	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.9	209 of 300	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.0	204 of 288	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.0	209 of 289	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	196 of 280	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	84 of 306	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	57.0	116 of 296	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	111 of 294	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.5	121 of 303	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.4	102 of 292	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.9	95 of 279	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.2	159 of 296	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.5	180 of 284	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.8	55 of 268	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	68.7	72 of 257	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.7	78 of 255	69.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.4	105 of 260	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.8	94 of 249	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.2	63 of 244	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.3	85 of 258	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.4	67 of 250	73.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)79th percentile+6 vs school

Disabled (2026)74th percentile~ school

Male (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)47th percentile-27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)39th percentile-35 vs school

African American (2026)19th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+7 vs state

Science57%+5 vs state

Mathematics47%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)				SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	SC READY Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Philip Simmons Middle	Public	5-8	2065 Seven Sticks Drive	Wando	29492	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 471-2590	473	32	15.0		281 (59.4%)	115 (24.3%)	33 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.2%)	69.2	89^th of 335 public middle schools	73.4%		64.8	100^th of 320 public middle schools	68.8%	11	62.7	74.0	60.9		44.4	52.2	46.2	57.2	$13,927	$538	$879	$1,417	$10,720	$1,791	$12,510
Thomas C. Cario Middle	Public	6-8	3500 Thomas Cario Boulevard	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 856-4595	1,105	65	17.0		920 (83.3%)	48 (4.3%)	71 (6.4%)	23 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.7%)	97.9	7^th of 335 public middle schools	97.9%		97.9	6^th of 320 public middle schools	98.1%	1	90.1	88.7	84.2		84.2	81.5	76.4	81.5	$16,294	$3,086	$1,033	$4,119	$9,798	$2,377	$12,175
Laing Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2705 Bulrush Basket Lane	Mount Pleasant	29466	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 849-2809	986	61	16.2		786 (79.7%)	113 (11.5%)	40 (4.1%)	20 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.5%)	96.5	16^th of 335 public middle schools	95.2%		96.4	16^th of 320 public middle schools	95.0%		85.6	82.8	83.0		73.3	73.9	76.3	77.9	$17,706	$3,232	$1,388	$4,619	$10,596	$2,491	$13,087
Marrington Middle School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	109 Gearing Street	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 572-0313	432	28	15.4		254 (58.8%)	87 (20.1%)	34 (7.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.3%)	91.1	24^th of 335 public middle schools	92.8%		88.8	34^th of 320 public middle schools	89.4%	10	81.1	81.1	73.9		65.4	56.3	60.9	78.4	$14,944	$769	$756	$1,525	$11,628	$1,791	$13,419
Moultrie Middle	Public	6-8	645 Coleman Boulevard	Mount Pleasant	29464	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 849-2819	1,130	65	17.4		969 (85.8%)	67 (5.9%)	50 (4.4%)	23 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.7%)	96.9	15^th of 335 public middle schools	95.5%		97.5	8^th of 320 public middle schools	97.5%	7	84.0	81.5	82.9		82.0	74.2	79.3	80.1	$16,249	$2,911	$1,141	$4,052	$9,964	$2,233	$12,196
Morningside Middle	Public	6-8	1999 Singley Lane	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 745-2000	552	50	11.1		24 (4.3%)	267 (48.4%)	242 (43.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.4%)	4.9	331^st of 335 public middle schools	1.2%		6.9	313^th of 320 public middle schools	2.2%	18	21.6	28.4	25.4		12.2	9.5	15.2	19.5	$22,401	$5,771	$1,776	$7,548	$11,269	$3,584	$14,853
Buist Academy	Public, Magnet	3-8	103 Calhoun Street	Charleston	29401	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 724-7750	521	37	14.0		395 (75.8%)	50 (9.6%)	24 (4.6%)	30 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.0%)	99.6	1^st of 335 public middle schools	99.7%		99.8	2^nd of 320 public middle schools	99.4%	1	99.0		94.8	97.4			89.6	98.9	$18,527	$3,273	$1,393	$4,665	$10,917	$2,944	$13,862
Simmons Pinckney Middle	Public	6-8	244 President Street	Charleston	29403	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 724-7789	190	25	7.6		2 (1.1%)	177 (93.2%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	4.6	333^rd of 335 public middle schools	0.6%		6.3	317^th of 320 public middle schools	0.9%	16	25.0	27.2	20.6		8.9	9.4	17.3	16.0	$36,562	$4,770	$1,679	$6,450	$23,471	$6,641	$30,112
Hanahan Middle	Public	6-8	4200 Railroad Ave	Hanahan	29410	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 820-3800	799	47	17.0		394 (49.3%)	98 (12.3%)	189 (23.7%)	24 (3.0%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (10.5%)	50	158^th of 335 public middle schools	52.8%		55.8	125^th of 320 public middle schools	60.9%	33	51.1	57.1	55.8		44.3	44.4	38.0	43.9	$12,716	$764	$845	$1,609	$9,363	$1,744	$11,108
Sedgefield Middle	Public	6-8	131 Charles B. Gibson Boulevar	Goose Creek	29445	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 797-2620	950	57	16.6		205 (21.6%)	340 (35.8%)	275 (28.9%)	7 (0.7%)	11 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (11.8%)	16.6	294^th of 335 public middle schools	12.2%		11.3	298^th of 320 public middle schools	6.9%	4	39.9	46.5	40.6		15.2	17.1	21.0	35.3	$13,088	$967	$1,132	$2,100	$9,002	$1,987	$10,989

Frequently Asked Questions about Philip Simmons Middle

What district is Philip Simmons Middle in?

Berkeley 01

Is Philip Simmons Middle a good school?

Philip Simmons Middle ranks 89^th of 335 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Philip Simmons Middle attend?

Students who attend Philip Simmons Middle usually go on to attend Philip Simmons High

How many students attend Philip Simmons Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 473 students attended Philip Simmons Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Philip Simmons Middle?

Students at Philip Simmons Middle are 59% White, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

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