Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwood Academy For The Arts's student population of 409 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwood Academy For The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Academy For The Arts is 0.59, which is less 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
#128 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
23%
31%
White
59%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anderson 05 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Academy For The Arts's ranking?
Southwood Academy For The Arts is ranked #128 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Southwood Academy For The Arts often compared to?
Southwood Academy For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Glenview Middle School, Mccants Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Southwood Academy For The Arts?
409 students attend Southwood Academy For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Southwood Academy For The Arts students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood Academy For The Arts?
Southwood Academy For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood Academy For The Arts offer ?
Southwood Academy For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwood Academy For The Arts part of?
Southwood Academy For The Arts is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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