Clifdale Middle

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Clifdale Middle ranks 93 rd of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clifdale Middle is a public middle school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving 695 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and exceptional support for specific student subgroups.

Clifdale Middle consistently outperforms the state and Spartanburg 03 district averages in academic assessments, with 98.64% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 77.39% for the district and 72.5% for the state. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 64.6% White, 15.68% African American, and 11.94% Hispanic students, which is higher than nearby schools like Gaffney Middle and Chesnee Middle. Notably, Clifdale Middle ranks 9th out of 248 South Carolina middle schools for its African American students and 1st out of 4 for its homeless student population, both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While Clifdale Middle faces socioeconomic challenges, with 77.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong performance, diversity, and support for specific subgroups make it an exceptional choice for families in the Spartanburg area. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Cherokee 01 and Spartanburg 06 districts, Clifdale Middle stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and equitable institution that is worth considering for parents seeking a quality middle school education for their children.

Detail:

Public 6-8

451 Heritage Hill Road
Spartanburg, SC 29307

(864) 279-6200

District: Spartanburg 03

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Students who attend Clifdale Middle usually attend:

High:

Broome High

Feeder schools for Clifdale Middle:

Elementary:	Cannons Elementary
	Cowpens Elementary
	Pacolet Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 608

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

African American:

15.8%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clifdale Middle ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.22. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (15.8%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle is 14. (See more...)

Compare Clifdale Middle employs 43.3 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clifdale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Clifdale Middle 93^rd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Clifdale Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Spartanburg 03:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 03 11^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clifdale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.74	92^nd	325	71.7%
2024	66.22	93^rd	325	71.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.61	25^th	58	56.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.84	64^th	313	79.6%
2024	72.53	62^nd	307	79.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.47	1^st	4	75.0%
2024	84.39	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.97	79^th	299	73.6%
2024	66.41	84^th	294	71.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.88	88^th	187	52.9%
2024	44.18	80^th	177	54.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.45	162^nd	185	12.4%
2024	53.72	113^th	183	38.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.07	97^th	303	68.0%
2024	63.93	89^th	294	69.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.27	36^th	253	85.8%
2024	89.74	9^th	248	96.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.59	34^th	141	75.9%
2024	46.98	71^st	144	50.7%

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Rank History for White students at Clifdale Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.72	132^nd	260	49.2%
2024	47.10	133^rd	255	47.8%

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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 Clifdale Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	409	106	8	67	3	38	631
2023	449	109	5	83	2	47	695
2024	392	96	6	63	2	49	608

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 Clifdale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	631	50.8	12.4	54.4
2023	695	48.3	14.3	77.8
2024	608	43.3	14.0	67.8

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 Clifdale Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	631	50.8	12.4	54.4
2023	695	48.3	14.3	77.8
2024	608	43.3	14.0	67.8

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.

Schools Near Clifdale Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	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
Clifdale Middle	Public	6-8	451 Heritage Hill Road	Spartanburg	29307	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 03	No	No	No	No	(864) 279-6200	608	43	14.0	67.8%	392 (64.5%)	96 (15.8%)	63 (10.4%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.1%)	66.2	93^rd of 325 public middle schools	71.4%		66.7	92^nd of 325 public middle schools	71.7%	1	51.5	57.1	48.4	45.1	44.4	39.1	98.6
McCracken Middle	Public	6-8	300 Webber Road	Spartanburg	29307	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 07	No	No	No	No	(864) 594-4457	899	73	12.2	78.6%	426 (47.4%)	315 (35.0%)	100 (11.1%)	23 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.8%)	64.7	100^th of 325 public middle schools	69.2%		58.3	115^th of 325 public middle schools	64.6%	15	61.1	55.0	48.2	42.3	41.6	31.6	95.7	$12,431	$522	$1,151	$1,673	$9,382	$1,376	$10,759
Carver Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	467 South Church Street	Spartanburg	29306	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 07	No	Yes	No	Yes	(864) 594-4435	659	61	10.8	100.0%	57 (8.6%)	453 (68.7%)	75 (11.4%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	48 (7.3%)	31.9	217^th of 325 public middle schools	33.2%		20.7	259^th of 325 public middle schools	20.3%	42	45.6	37.1	38.6	36.4	18.4	14.7	100.0	$13,569	$1,630	$1,404	$3,034	$9,283	$1,252	$10,535
R. P. Dawkins Middle	Public	6-8	1300 East Blackstock Road	Moore	29369	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 06	No	No	No	No	(864) 576-8088	847	60	14.1	69.3%	262 (30.9%)	362 (42.7%)	123 (14.5%)	27 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.3%)	54.8	132^nd of 325 public middle schools	59.4%		58.6	114^th of 325 public middle schools	64.9%	18	49.0	47.8	50.1	37.1	36.8	32.6	100.0	$9,971	$114	$46	$160	$8,820	$991	$9,811
Fairforest Middle	Public	6-8	150 Lincoln School Road	Spartanburg	29301	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 06	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 576-1270	1,007	76	13.3	100.0%	227 (22.5%)	266 (26.4%)	396 (39.3%)	35 (3.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.9%)	21.7	254^th of 325 public middle schools	21.8%		29.3	228^th of 325 public middle schools	29.8%	26	39.0	32.2	32.5	22.9	21.6	13.1	100.0	$10,002	$671	$109	$780	$8,086	$1,137	$9,223
L. E. Gable Middle	Public	6-8	198 Ott Shoals Road	Roebuck	29376	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 06	No	No	No	No	(864) 576-3500	791	62	12.7	67.4%	487 (61.6%)	156 (19.7%)	77 (9.7%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.5%)	46.7	159^th of 325 public middle schools	51.1%		55.3	128^th of 325 public middle schools	60.6%	31	52.8	44.9	50.0	38.3	20.9	25.0	100.0	$9,954	$210	$35	$245	$8,639	$1,070	$9,709
Chesnee Middle	Public	6-8	805 South Alabama Avenue	Chesnee	29323	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 461-3900	549	37	14.9	72.3%	446 (81.2%)	39 (7.1%)	27 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.6%)	77.2	64^th of 325 public middle schools	80.3%		75.5	69^th of 325 public middle schools	78.8%	5	60.0	67.5	51.6	51.4	54.9	36.2	100.0	$10,974	$573	$1,086	$1,659	$8,307	$1,008	$9,316
Boiling Springs Middle	Public	6-8	4801 Highway 9	Inman	29349	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 578-5954	1,119	70	16.0	73.2%	717 (64.1%)	175 (15.6%)	85 (7.6%)	36 (3.2%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (8.3%)	68.1	84^th of 325 public middle schools	74.2%		67.3	91^st of 325 public middle schools	72.0%	7	54.8	58.1	56.5	41.5	40.2	39.2	100.0	$10,203	$368	$899	$1,267	$7,709	$1,227	$8,936
Rainbow Lake Middle	Public	6-8	1951 Riveroak Road	Chesnee	29323	Spartanburg County	Spartanburg 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 253-5700	996	67	14.8	72.0%	642 (64.5%)	182 (18.3%)	58 (5.8%)	38 (3.8%)	11 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.3%)	64.1	102^nd of 325 public middle schools	68.6%		74.1	72^nd of 325 public middle schools	77.8%	30	51.4	61.9	53.9	40.5	39.9	31.5	100.0	$9,520	$355	$1,036	$1,391	$7,198	$932	$8,129
Gaffney Middle	Public	6-8	805 East Frederick Street	Gaffney	29340	Cherokee County	Cherokee 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 206-6129	852	65	13.2	100.0%	386 (45.3%)	311 (36.5%)	119 (14.0%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.5%)	19.3	264^th of 325 public middle schools	18.8%		27.2	237^th of 325 public middle schools	27.1%	27	36.2	37.4	34.5	17.7	15.3	11.2	66.2	$12,831	$938	$1,661	$2,599	$8,904	$1,329	$10,233

Frequently Asked Questions about Clifdale Middle

How many students attend Clifdale Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 608 students attended Clifdale Middle.

What district is Clifdale Middle in?

Spartanburg 03

What high school do graduates of Clifdale Middle attend?

Students who attend Clifdale Middle usually go on to attend Broome High

What is the racial makeup of Clifdale Middle?

Students at Clifdale Middle are 64% White, 16% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Clifdale Middle a good school?

Clifdale Middle ranks 93^rd of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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