McCormick Middle

McCormick Middle School is a public middle school in McCormick, South Carolina, serving 125 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McCormick 01 School District, which is ranked 65 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCormick Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of South Carolina middle schools over the past several years, with its performance on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 38.5% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56%. In mathematics, the performance is even more concerning, with only 9.5% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.4%. The school's performance on science assessments is also below the state average, with only 4% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 43%.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending ($22,984 in 2023-2024) and fluctuating student-teacher ratios, it has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic performance. Additionally, the school has consistently high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 22.3% to 29.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and can negatively impact student learning and achievement. These challenges suggest that a comprehensive and targeted approach is needed to address the issues facing McCormick Middle School and support the success of all its students.