Aynor Middle

Summary:

Aynor Middle is a public middle school located in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 769 students. The school is part of the Horry 01 school district, which is ranked 9th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aynor Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 98.77% of its students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 88.32% for the Horry 01 district and 72.5% for the state. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (76.72%), which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Black Water Middle (47.51% white) and Whittemore Park Middle (43.95% white). Additionally, Aynor Middle has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.18% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average and nearby schools like Conway Middle (68.51%).

Despite the socioeconomic challenges, Aynor Middle spends more per student than the state average, with a per-student spending of $11,954 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of $10,105 in the 2019-2020 school year. This additional funding may be contributing to the school's strong academic performance, which has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a consistent ranking in the top 25% of South Carolina middle schools. The racial disparity and socioeconomic challenges at Aynor Middle provide valuable insights for understanding the factors that contribute to student success in this community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 Frye Road
       Galivants Ferry, SC  29544


(843) 358-6000

District: Horry 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,954 Help


Students who attend Aynor Middle usually attend:

High:    Aynor High

Feeder schools for Aynor Middle:

Elementary:    Aynor Elementary
    Midland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
10.2%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aynor Middle ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (10.2%), African American (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aynor Middle is 15.2, which is the 5th best among 12 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aynor Middle is $11,954. 6 middle schools in the Horry 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aynor Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Aynor Middle 83rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Aynor Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Horry 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Horry 01 9th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aynor Middle

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Rank History for all students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.62 98th 230 57.4%
2005 66.95 81st 230 64.8%
2006 64.77 89th 231 61.5%
2007 79.01 39th 236 83.5%
2008 72.20 64th 244 73.8%
2009 70.25 77th 249 69.1%
2010 67.88 81st 261 69.0%
2011 58.44 126th 269 53.2%
2012 60.29 119th 271 56.1%
2013 56.36 126th 276 54.3%
2014 65.51 97th 291 66.7%
2015 56.75 116th 301 61.5%
2016 66.44 88th 303 71.0%
2017 70.03 80th 317 74.8%
2018 73.19 69th 303 77.2%
2019 68.06 85th 315 73.0%
2021 67.22 90th 311 71.1%
2022 69.36 81st 310 73.9%
2023 72.20 77th 325 76.3%
2024 68.52 83rd 325 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 46th 280 83.6%
2019 74.53 55th 289 81.0%
2021 69.64 72nd 288 75.0%
2022 75.59 58th 300 80.7%
2023 75.47 60th 313 80.8%
2024 72.98 58th 307 81.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.07 80th 281 71.5%
2019 66.48 84th 296 71.6%
2021 69.21 79th 279 71.7%
2022 75.24 61st 290 79.0%
2023 67.40 82nd 299 72.6%
2024 67.37 77th 294 73.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.86 57th 194 70.6%
2019 87.69 15th 195 92.3%
2021 51.94 53rd 164 67.7%
2022 48.50 85th 183 53.6%
2023 62.32 49th 187 73.8%
2024 42.02 89th 177 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.09 93rd 179 48.0%
2022 59.22 90th 182 50.5%
2023 65.85 70th 185 62.2%
2024 63.45 83rd 183 54.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.00 52nd 284 81.7%
2019 69.19 79th 296 73.3%
2021 63.32 90th 279 67.7%
2022 62.31 92nd 292 68.5%
2023 74.62 70th 303 76.9%
2024 67.14 81st 294 72.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 115th 237 51.5%
2019 65.91 53rd 252 79.0%
2021 87.93 15th 235 93.6%
2022 64.61 54th 249 78.3%
2024 41.63 144th 248 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.66 78th 139 43.9%
2022 46.24 68th 129 47.3%
2023 48.88 65th 141 53.9%
2024 52.57 65th 144 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Aynor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 119th 250 52.4%
2019 45.82 141st 258 45.3%
2021 44.50 131st 244 46.3%
2022 46.88 129th 249 48.2%
2023 50.99 119th 260 54.2%
2024 49.69 125th 255 51.0%
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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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, July 13, 2019

Open Quote Not a good school unless you are a native. The native students get first dibbs on everything. Big problem with bullying and preferential treatment. Teachers that have been there awhile are lazy and not motivated to do more with the students. It does not matter about your child's capabilities, it matter's who your child is related to. I do not recommend this school. You'd be better off Home Schooling. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Open Quote Not a good school. Unless of course you are from Aynor/ Aynor money. Does not matter how smart your child is. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aynor Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 444 65 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 461 67 0 6 5 n/a n/a 1 540
2006 461 52 0 7 4 n/a n/a 2 526
2007 459 53 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 469 51 1 10 1 n/a n/a 4 536
2009 480 53 1 7 0 n/a n/a 3 544
2010 502 49 3 16 0 n/a n/a 4 574
2011 540 52 3 17 0 0 2 0 614
2012 574 50 3 20 0 0 5 0 652
2013 539 50 0 23 0 0 9 0 621
2014 545 49 0 31 0 0 8 0 633
2015 575 52 0 28 2 0 18 0 675
2016 584 59 1 28 0 0 18 0 690
2017 590 56 4 31 0 0 30 0 711
2018 591 60 4 43 0 0 32 0 730
2019 577 63 4 48 1 0 25 0 718
2020 581 59 5 49 2 0 24 0 720
2021 612 61 7 51 0 1 26 0 758
2022 588 58 5 67 0 0 39 0 757
2023 590 60 5 70 1 0 43 0 769
2024 560 67 5 76 1 0 38 0 747

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 Aynor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 515 33.0 15.6 64.7
2005 540 37.0 14.6 63.5
2006 526 35.3 14.9 61.5
2007 524 47.0 11.1 60.7
2008 536 33.0 16.2 59.6
2009 544 35.0 15.5 60.3
2010 574 37.0 15.5 62.8
2011 614 36.0 17.0 62.5
2012 652 40.0 16.3 66
2013 621 39.0 15.9 63.9
2014 633 39.0 16.2 58.9
2015 675 40.0 16.8 59.6
2016 690 42.0 16.4 50.9
2017 711 44.0 16.1 51.3
2018 730 45.0 16.2 50.7
2019 718 46.0 15.6 49.2
2020 720 46.0 15.6 49.3
2021 758 45.0 16.8 42.6
2022 757 47.5 15.9 37.9
2023 769 50.0 15.3 69.2
2024 747 49.0 15.2 56

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 Aynor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 515 33.0 15.6 64.7
2005 540 37.0 14.6 63.5
2006 526 35.3 14.9 61.5
2007 524 47.0 11.1 60.7
2008 536 33.0 16.2 59.6
2009 544 35.0 15.5 60.3
2010 574 37.0 15.5 62.8
2011 614 36.0 17.0 62.5
2012 652 40.0 16.3 66
2013 621 39.0 15.9 63.9
2014 633 39.0 16.2 58.9
2015 675 40.0 16.8 59.6
2016 690 42.0 16.4 50.9
2017 711 44.0 16.1 51.3
2018 730 45.0 16.2 50.7
2019 718 46.0 15.6 49.2
2020 720 46.0 15.6 49.3
2021 758 45.0 16.8 42.6
2022 757 47.5 15.9 37.9
2023 769 50.0 15.3 69.2
2024 747 49.0 15.2 56

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 Aynor 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 $765 (7.8%) $181 (1.9%) $947 (9.7%) $7,837 (80.2%) $987 (10.1%) $8,825 (90.3%) $9,771
2020 $502 (5.0%) $197 (1.9%) $699 (6.9%) $8,365 (82.8%) $1,041 (10.3%) $9,406 (93.1%) $10,105
2021 $414 (4.1%) $187 (1.8%) $601 (5.9%) $8,573 (84.7%) $946 (9.3%) $9,519 (94.1%) $10,119
2022 $471 (4.4%) $387 (3.6%) $858 (8.0%) $8,754 (82.0%) $1,066 (10.0%) $9,820 (92.0%) $10,678
2023 $833 (7.0%) $1,013 (8.5%) $1,846 (15.4%) $9,073 (75.9%) $1,035 (8.7%) $10,108 (84.6%) $11,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aynor Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 325 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Aynor Middle)46.645.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Science (Horry 01)53.450.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aynor Middle)43.459.8
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)45.958.9
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aynor Middle)60.650
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)57.344
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aynor Middle)49.161.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)50.955.3
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aynor Middle)48.739.4
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)4739.4
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aynor Middle)47.959.8
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Horry 01)49.259.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aynor Middle)46.238.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Horry 01)44.441
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Aynor Middle)99.198
 1.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Horry 01)81.881.4
 0.4%
   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 Students718769
 7.1%
African American6360
 4.8%
American Indian11
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic4870
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White577590
 2.3%
Two or More Races2543
 72%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%69.2%
 20%


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Students who attend Aynor Middle usually go on to attend Aynor High

Aynor Middle ranks 83rd of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Aynor Middle.

Students at Aynor Middle are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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