Serving 335 students in grades 7-8, Guinyard-butler 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guinyard-butler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Guinyard-butler Middle School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Guinyard-butler 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 Guinyard-butler Middle School is 0.63, 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
#897 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
43%
31%
White
43%
46%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guinyard-butler Middle School's ranking?
Guinyard-butler Middle School is ranked #897 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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Guinyard-butler Middle School?
335 students attend Guinyard-butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Guinyard-butler Middle School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guinyard-butler Middle School?
Guinyard-butler Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Guinyard-butler Middle School offer ?
Guinyard-butler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guinyard-butler Middle School part of?
Guinyard-butler Middle School is part of Barnwell School District.
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