Summary:
The middle schools located in Orangeburg, South Carolina serve grades 6-8 and consist of 4 schools in the Orangeburg school district. While the district as a whole underperforms the state averages in academic measures, a closer look reveals significant disparities between the individual middle schools in the area.
Two standout schools emerge from the data - William J. Clark Middle and Carver Edisto Middle. Both schools outperform the Orangeburg district and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency. In contrast, Holly Hill-Roberts Middle and Robert E. Howard Middle lag behind their peers, suggesting significant variation in the quality of education across the district.
Interestingly, the schools with a higher percentage of African American students tend to have lower academic performance compared to the more diverse Carver Edisto Middle. Additionally, all 4 middle schools in Orangeburg have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage that likely contribute to the district's overall academic challenges. Addressing these disparities in resources, funding, and student demographics will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in Orangeburg.
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