Bryson Middle

Summary:

Bryson Middle is a public middle school located in Simpsonville, South Carolina, serving 920 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bryson Middle has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 38.26% White, 37.28% African American, and 16.96% Hispanic students, which is more diverse than some nearby schools like Ralph Chandler Middle. However, the school's academic performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 38.3% to 44.7% in English Language Arts and 20.2% to 36.6% in mathematics. Interestingly, Bryson Middle excels in End-of-Course (EOCEP) Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 exams, with proficiency rates consistently above 90%, outperforming both the district and state.

Bryson Middle's diverse student population does not necessarily translate to strong academic performance across all subgroups. The school's African American and Hispanic students generally perform better than the overall averages, while White students and students with disabilities tend to perform worse. Additionally, Bryson Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.57% to 80.33%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Mauldin Middle and Hillcrest Middle. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the school's overall academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps between different racial and socioeconomic groups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3657 South Industrial Drive
       Simpsonville, SC  29681


(864) 355-2100

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,263 Help


Students who attend Bryson Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillcrest High

Feeder schools for Bryson Middle:

Elementary:    Bryson Elementary
    Fountain Inn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  962

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.3%
White:
35.6%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Compare Details Bryson Middle ranks worse than 60% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 17th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.04. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bryson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.3%), White (35.6%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bryson Middle is 17.1. 18 middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bryson Middle is $10,263. 12 middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bryson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryson Middle 195th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Bryson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bryson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.35 59th 225 73.8%
2004 68.06 80th 230 65.2%
2005 61.77 97th 230 57.8%
2006 54.28 115th 231 50.2%
2007 51.90 129th 236 45.3%
2008 56.31 124th 244 49.2%
2009 41.17 169th 249 32.1%
2010 51.16 146th 261 44.1%
2011 61.28 112th 269 58.4%
2012 60.91 118th 271 56.5%
2013 60.06 113th 276 59.1%
2014 60.17 109th 291 62.5%
2015 59.29 99th 301 67.1%
2016 61.82 109th 303 64.0%
2017 51.21 143rd 317 54.9%
2018 44.53 159th 303 47.5%
2019 46.79 158th 315 49.8%
2021 37.50 186th 311 40.2%
2022 42.22 171st 310 44.8%
2023 38.23 197th 325 39.4%
2024 37.04 195th 325 40.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.07 23rd 58 60.3%
2024 56.35 17th 52 67.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 35th 93 62.4%
2019 64.76 35th 117 70.1%
2021 49.37 44th 87 49.4%
2022 57.86 35th 97 63.9%
2023 43.77 52nd 95 45.3%
2024 45.56 48th 105 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 147th 280 47.5%
2019 49.00 137th 289 52.6%
2021 43.31 149th 288 48.3%
2022 46.55 142nd 300 52.7%
2023 39.46 192nd 313 38.7%
2024 40.77 176th 307 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.76 143rd 281 49.1%
2019 48.55 151st 296 49.0%
2021 37.09 172nd 279 38.4%
2022 37.05 181st 290 37.6%
2023 37.18 186th 299 37.8%
2024 39.97 168th 294 42.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 117th 194 39.7%
2019 48.48 84th 195 56.9%
2021 46.56 69th 164 57.9%
2022 28.63 137th 183 25.1%
2023 31.75 132nd 187 29.4%
2024 40.37 100th 177 43.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.52 139th 179 22.3%
2022 39.95 138th 182 24.2%
2023 57.87 95th 185 48.6%
2024 47.16 124th 183 32.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 170th 284 40.1%
2019 45.50 153rd 296 48.3%
2021 37.55 168th 279 39.8%
2022 46.60 144th 292 50.7%
2023 40.82 167th 303 44.9%
2024 32.81 192nd 294 34.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.35 147th 237 38.0%
2019 51.21 105th 252 58.3%
2021 52.15 94th 235 60.0%
2022 43.15 125th 249 49.8%
2023 56.50 87th 253 65.6%
2024 51.51 100th 248 59.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 67th 123 45.5%
2019 52.54 68th 139 51.1%
2021 40.63 66th 111 40.5%
2022 43.60 71st 129 45.0%
2023 40.03 91st 141 35.5%
2024 38.79 89th 144 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bryson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.17 162nd 250 35.2%
2019 35.30 167th 258 35.3%
2021 25.22 182nd 244 25.4%
2022 37.24 157th 249 36.9%
2023 29.06 193rd 260 25.8%
2024 29.60 188th 255 26.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Bryson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 741 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1989 727 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1990 744 161 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1991 762 185 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1992 807 154 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 962
1993 861 180 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
1994 973 207 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1190
1995 1104 231 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1350
1996 1104 231 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1350
1997 1165 217 6 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1410
1998 1202 245 8 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1482
1999 1244 252 11 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1537
2000 1218 281 12 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1538
2001 1004 251 10 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1296
2002 945 315 7 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1314
2003 945 315 7 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1314
2004 912 326 8 55 0 n/a n/a 2 1303
2005 919 349 8 51 0 n/a n/a 5 1332
2006 879 355 11 48 1 n/a n/a 5 1299
2007 859 366 9 59 3 n/a n/a 0 1296
2008 874 356 9 62 3 n/a n/a 5 1309
2009 803 317 12 65 4 n/a n/a 6 1207
2010 786 299 15 73 3 n/a n/a 9 1185
2011 729 260 11 83 2 3 29 0 1117
2012 702 258 10 90 0 5 29 0 1094
2013 683 270 9 87 2 3 36 0 1090
2014 657 283 9 83 4 3 31 0 1070
2015 628 271 7 89 4 3 35 0 1037
2016 585 240 4 91 1 3 40 0 964
2017 547 208 6 121 1 4 38 0 925
2018 543 251 7 127 2 4 42 0 976
2019 496 263 7 138 3 3 42 0 952
2020 434 308 8 133 2 3 49 0 937
2021 381 308 13 127 5 2 42 0 878
2022 369 320 11 127 4 2 45 0 878
2023 352 343 8 156 4 2 55 0 920
2024 342 378 10 167 0 2 63 0 962

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 Bryson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 890 49.0 18.1 n/a
1989 890 49.2 18.0 n/a
1990 905 52.0 17.4 n/a
1991 947 52.7 17.9 13.1
1992 962 52.4 18.3 14.7
1993 1048 56.1 18.7 17.2
1994 1190 68.5 17.4 18.3
1995 1350 75.0 18.0 15
1996 1350 75.0 18.0 15
1997 1410 78.0 18.1 14.5
1998 1482 79.0 18.8 15.7
1999 1537 79.5 19.3 20.4
2000 1538 80.5 19.1 21
2001 1296 73.8 17.6 24.9
2002 1314 72.5 18.1 32.4
2003 1314 72.5 18.1 32.4
2004 1303 64.0 20.4 35.1
2005 1332 68.5 19.4 35.6
2006 1299 77.5 16.8 39.8
2007 1296 97.5 13.3 0.5
2008 1309 80.5 16.3 40.1
2009 1207 73.5 16.4 39.5
2010 1185 67.5 17.5 45.4
2011 1117 59.0 18.9 48.4
2012 1094 61.0 17.9 48.8
2013 1090 62.0 17.5 49.8
2014 1070 60.8 17.5 44.9
2015 1037 60.0 17.2 50.5
2016 964 56.0 17.2 49.2
2017 925 55.0 16.8 51.7
2018 976 56.0 17.4 52.2
2019 952 56.0 17.0 50.6
2020 937 55.0 17.0 53.5
2021 878 37.3 23.4 59.6
2022 878 47.7 18.3 60.7
2023 920 54.5 16.8 80.3
2024 962 56.0 17.1 70.7

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 Bryson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 890 49.0 18.1 n/a
1989 890 49.2 18.0 n/a
1990 905 52.0 17.4 n/a
1991 947 52.7 17.9 13.1
1992 962 52.4 18.3 14.7
1993 1048 56.1 18.7 17.2
1994 1190 68.5 17.4 18.3
1995 1350 75.0 18.0 15
1996 1350 75.0 18.0 15
1997 1410 78.0 18.1 14.5
1998 1482 79.0 18.8 15.7
1999 1537 79.5 19.3 20.4
2000 1538 80.5 19.1 21
2001 1296 73.8 17.6 24.9
2002 1314 72.5 18.1 32.4
2003 1314 72.5 18.1 32.4
2004 1303 64.0 20.4 35.1
2005 1332 68.5 19.4 35.6
2006 1299 77.5 16.8 39.8
2007 1296 97.5 13.3 0.5
2008 1309 80.5 16.3 40.1
2009 1207 73.5 16.4 39.5
2010 1185 67.5 17.5 45.4
2011 1117 59.0 18.9 48.4
2012 1094 61.0 17.9 48.8
2013 1090 62.0 17.5 49.8
2014 1070 60.8 17.5 44.9
2015 1037 60.0 17.2 50.5
2016 964 56.0 17.2 49.2
2017 925 55.0 16.8 51.7
2018 976 56.0 17.4 52.2
2019 952 56.0 17.0 50.6
2020 937 55.0 17.0 53.5
2021 878 37.3 23.4 59.6
2022 878 47.7 18.3 60.7
2023 920 54.5 16.8 80.3
2024 962 56.0 17.1 70.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bryson Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $189 (2.1%) $55 (0.6%) $243 (2.7%) $7,295 (82.2%) $1,335 (15.0%) $8,630 (97.3%) $8,873
2020 $329 (3.7%) $416 (4.6%) $745 (8.3%) $7,486 (83.4%) $740 (8.2%) $8,226 (91.7%) $8,971
2021 $441 (4.8%) $362 (3.9%) $803 (8.7%) $7,850 (84.9%) $589 (6.4%) $8,439 (91.3%) $9,242
2022 $1,153 (12.9%) $380 (4.2%) $1,532 (17.1%) $6,826 (76.3%) $587 (6.6%) $7,413 (82.9%) $8,946
2023 $864 (8.4%) $643 (6.3%) $1,507 (14.7%) $7,976 (77.7%) $779 (7.6%) $8,755 (85.3%) $10,263

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bryson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 158th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 197th of 325 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Bryson Middle)3736.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Science (Greenville 01)52.550.5
 2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bryson Middle)38.638.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)47.158
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bryson Middle)33.430.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)49.146
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bryson Middle)42.747.7
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)50.955.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bryson Middle)33.525.7
 7.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)40.637.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bryson Middle)43.343.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)49.257.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bryson Middle)28.121.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)41.937.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Bryson Middle)97.993
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students952920
 3.4%
African American263343
 30.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic138156
 13%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White496352
 29%
Two or More Races4255
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%80.3%
 29.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bryson Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 962 students attended Bryson Middle.

Bryson Middle ranks 195th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bryson Middle are 39% African American, 36% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Bryson Middle usually go on to attend Hillcrest High


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