Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Bethune-Bowman Middle/High ranks 175 th of 237 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public 6-12

4857 Charleston Highway
Rowesville, SC 29133

(803) 516-6011

District: Orangeburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 237 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,752

Feeder schools for Bethune-Bowman Middle/High:

Elementary:

Bethune-Bowman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.1%

Hispanic:

13.1%

White:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethune-Bowman Middle/High ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Bethune-Bowman Middle/High ranks worse than 73.8% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Orangeburg School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.1%), Hispanic (13.1%), White (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High is 14.8. 4 high schools in the Orangeburg School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bethune-Bowman Middle/High employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High is $12,752. 4 high schools in the Orangeburg School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethune-Bowman Middle/High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethune-Bowman Middle/High 318^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Bethune-Bowman Middle/High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethune-Bowman Middle/High 175^th of 237 South Carolina public high schools. (See Bethune-Bowman Middle/High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Orangeburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Orangeburg 67^th of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.68	297^th	310	4.2%
2023	7.09	318^th	325	2.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.50	279^th	300	7.0%
2023	9.29	306^th	313	2.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.11	273^rd	290	5.9%
2023	9.14	286^th	299	4.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.82	284^th	292	2.7%
2023	6.65	299^th	303	1.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.86	210^th	249	15.7%
2023	15.33	242^nd	253	4.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Rank History for all high school students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2021	21.74	173^rd	227	23.8%
2022	10.20	207^th	226	8.4%
2023	23.74	175^th	237	26.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.20	196^th	220	10.9%
2023	33.94	147^th	226	35.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.25	195^th	220	11.4%
2023	38.38	130^th	223	41.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.00	210^th	224	6.3%
2023	15.48	196^th	229	14.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.28	151^st	190	20.5%
2023	42.10	106^th	199	46.7%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	20	282	0	33	0	335
2021	25	296	0	36	3	360
2022	26	287	1	42	0	356
2023	23	296	2	49	4	374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	335	22.5	14.8	100
2021	360	22.4	16.0	100
2022	356	23.0	15.4	100
2023	374	25.2	14.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	335	22.5	14.8	100
2021	360	22.4	16.0	100
2022	356	23.0	15.4	100
2023	374	25.2	14.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$919 (6.8%)	$289 (2.1%)	$1,208 (8.9%)	$10,909 (80.7%)	$1,402 (10.4%)	$12,310 (91.1%)	$13,518
2021	$580 (3.7%)	$499 (3.2%)	$1,078 (6.9%)	$11,659 (74.4%)	$2,927 (18.7%)	$14,586 (93.1%)	$15,664
2022	$1,253 (8.6%)	$1,340 (9.2%)	$2,593 (17.9%)	$10,747 (74.1%)	$1,171 (8.1%)	$11,918 (82.1%)	$14,510
2023	$1,406 (11.0%)	$875 (6.9%)	$2,281 (17.9%)	$9,218 (72.3%)	$1,253 (9.8%)	$10,471 (82.1%)	$12,752

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Schools Near Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				SC READY English Language Arts (2023)			SC READY Mathematics (2023)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2023)	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (2023)	EOCEP English 1 (2023)	EOCEP English 2 (2023)	SCPASS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	SCPASS 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
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High	Public	6-12	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 516-6011	374	25	14.8	100.0%	23 (6.1%)	296 (79.1%)	49 (13.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	23.7	175^th of 237 public high schools	26.2%		10.2	207^th of 226 public high schools	8.4%	32	21.3	11.5	24.6	4.3	5.8	6.5	57.1	37.9	80.0	37.0	19.2	$12,752	$1,406	$875	$2,281	$9,218	$1,253	$10,471
Orangeburg Wilkinson High	Public	9-12	601 Bruin Parkway	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 534-6180	1,073	60	18.0	100.0%	18 (1.7%)	986 (91.9%)	47 (4.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	5.8	229^th of 237 public high schools	3.4%		6.4	216^th of 226 public high schools	4.4%	13							27.5	22.8	71.1	22.5		$12,895	$1,282	$678	$1,960	$9,511	$1,425	$10,935
The Technology Center	Public	9-12	3720 Magnolia Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 81	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 536-4473	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
OCSD High School for Health Professions	Public, Charter	9-12	130 Howard Hill Drive	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 535-1693	404	28	14.4	0.7%	4 (1.0%)	377 (93.3%)	12 (3.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	56.2	85^th of 237 public high schools	64.1%					(n/a)							57.1	62.9	90.2	49.5
Branchville High	Public	6-12	1349 Dorange Road	Branchville	29432	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 274-8875	316	23	13.5	100.0%	227 (71.8%)	74 (23.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	20.5	185^th of 237 public high schools	21.9%		35.2	143^rd of 226 public high schools	36.7%	42	70.5	43.5	69.7	59.1	36.9	36.4	43.9	40.0	70.6	51.0	59.1	$12,488	$1,083	$751	$1,834	$9,439	$1,215	$10,654
Edisto High	Public	9-12	500 R.M. Foster Drive	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 536-1553	677	42	15.9	100.0%	263 (38.8%)	348 (51.4%)	41 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	37.4	139^th of 237 public high schools	41.4%		23.2	171^st of 226 public high schools	24.3%	32							46.5	50.7	82.3	55.7		$12,600	$1,056	$588	$1,644	$9,367	$1,589	$10,956
Lake Marion Technology Center	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Marion High School	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	692	44	15.7	100.0%	62 (9.0%)	593 (85.7%)	23 (3.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	7	227^th of 237 public high schools	4.2%		7.9	209^th of 226 public high schools	7.5%	18							47.2	27.8	61.1	27.5		$15,472	$1,442	$884	$2,326	$11,297	$1,849	$13,145
Cope Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6052 Slab Landing Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 80	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 534-7661	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High	Public	9-12	267 Red Raider Drive	Bamberg	29003	Bamberg County	Bamberg 03	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 245-3030	357	27	13.2	34.7%	137 (38.4%)	200 (56.0%)	12 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	41.2	127^th of 237 public high schools	46.4%					(n/a)							81.4	45.1	78.7	52.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethune-Bowman Middle/High

What district is Bethune-Bowman Middle/High in?

Orangeburg

How many students attend Bethune-Bowman Middle/High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Bethune-Bowman Middle/High.

What is the racial makeup of Bethune-Bowman Middle/High?

Students at Bethune-Bowman Middle/High are 79% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bethune-Bowman Middle/High?

Bethune-Bowman Middle/High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethune-Bowman Elementary

Is Bethune-Bowman Middle/High a good school?

Bethune-Bowman Middle/High ranks 175^th of 237 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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