Middle Schools in Newberry 01

The Newberry 01 school district in South Carolina is home to two middle schools: Mid-Carolina Middle and Newberry Middle. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, they exhibit stark differences in their academic performance and student demographics.

Newberry 01 district's standout school is Mid-Carolina Middle, which is ranked 69th out of 325 middle schools in South Carolina and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Newberry Middle is ranked 281st and has a 1-star rating. Mid-Carolina Middle consistently outperforms Newberry Middle and the state average on standardized test scores, with 66% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 32.3% at Newberry Middle and 53.7% statewide.

The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Mid-Carolina Middle has a more economically advantaged student population, with 61.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 100% at Newberry Middle. Additionally, Mid-Carolina Middle spends slightly more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on resource allocation that may contribute to its superior academic outcomes.