The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is a school in unincorporated Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States, near Spartanburg and with a Spartanburg postal address. It was founded in 1849 by the Reverend Newton Pinckney Walker as a private school for students who were deaf.
Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's student population of 41 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
37%
31%
White
27%
46%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Deaf & Blind School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is ranked #1078 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
41 students attend Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offer ?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School part of?
Sc School For The Deaf Elementary Middle School is part of Deaf & Blind School District.
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