BLACK WATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Black Water Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Conway, SC with about 690 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Black Water Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Black Water Middle School, located on East Cox Ferry Road in Conway, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Horry County School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is situated in a growing area of Horry County, providing a foundational learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and the development of well-rounded students as they navigate their adolescent years.
As a community-focused school, Black Water Middle places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture, student achievement, and community involvement. The facility is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of academic programs, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on collaborative learning and technological integration, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigorous academic expectations they will face in high school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character development.
For more information, contact Black Water Middle at (843) 903-8440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 903-8440
BLACK WATER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Conway, SC with about 690 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 690
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 690 students
- White
- 56.5%
- Black or African American
- 21.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.