Hand Middle School

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Hand Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2600 Wheat St, Columbia, SC

Rosewood Neighborhood

Richland County School District One

3.6

3.9

672 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
34%

Reading Proficiency
44%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

34%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

35%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

741:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Black

55.7%

White

27.9%

Hispanic

10.7%

Two or more races

4.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

2/19/2025

HAND Is good it good its good its good its good its good its good its good its good its good its good its good

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4.0 parent

7/29/2022

My kid went to hand during her 6th grade year (2020-21) she had an amazing experience and she got along with everyone. She always came home with good grades. The school provides good academic skills that truly work. After we moved I realized there not many schools that have the same standards as han...

5.0 parent

3/16/2022

I have had 3 kids go to Hand and it’s been a great experience despite the difficulties of the past 2 years. My son has made principal honor roll twice this year. The teachers communicate if you have questions or concerns. There is so much going on in the word but Hand MS does their best to keep us u...

3.0 parent

4/25/2021

The administration has really taken this once great school off a cliff. The new Principal has zero clue how to properly hire & manage staff. She sits in her office, and is all but inaccessible, both to teachers, and parents. Since school has restarted after COVID, she is rarely seen. Teachers make t...

2.0 parent

3/18/2021

School riddled with problems. Used to be a great school. High turnover of staff. Environment has an overall feeling of intimidation. We left for private school.

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List Price Range

$111K - $888K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$357,898

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

51%

Average Household Income

$91,974

% of College Grads

57.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,578 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.6%

Homes for Sale

$249,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
725 Sq Ft

3844 Wilmot Ave
New 6 days ago

Tucked into desirable Sherwood Forest and directly across from the arboretum, this charming brick home blends classic character with thoughtful modern updates. Conveniently located near University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, shopping, dining, and the interstate, this home offers an ideal locati...

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(803) 893-8088

$829,900

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,727 Sq Ft

165 Preserve Ln

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Brian Hunt

Coldwell Banker Realty

(803) 658-1512

$3,750,000

31 Beds
30 Baths
13,000 Sq Ft

2218 Rosewood Dr

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$874,900

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft

626 Galway Ln
New 29 days ago

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$625,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft

5950 Hampton Leas Ln

A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated Southern Colonial in the heart of Hampton Leas—complete with a classic rocking chair front porch that sets the tone for charm.This home truly offers the best of both worlds: polished and welcoming up front, with a private backyard retreat made for ente...

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$939,900

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,753 Sq Ft

186 Preserve Ln

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$705,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft

207 Wateree Ave

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$619,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,901 Sq Ft

109 Sundowne Place

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$112,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
590 Sq Ft

2009 Greene St
Unit 301

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$450,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft

3517 Wilmot Ave

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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,585 Sq Ft

185 Preserve Ln
New 8 days ago

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Land
261 Sq Ft Lot

1215 Bluff Rd
Unit F-2
New 19 days ago

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$950 - $1,500 per month

Cornell Arms Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
1 Bath
365+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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5th & Sloan
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
565+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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Vista Commons Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
728+ Sq Ft

1100 Pulaski St
Columbia, SC

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Devine & Heidt
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
647+ Sq Ft

2712 Lee St
Columbia, SC

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2 - 4 Beds
2-4 Baths
1,264+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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Creekside at Greenlawn Apartment Homes
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
749+ Sq Ft

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Hampton Greene Apartment Homes
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1-2 Baths
591+ Sq Ft

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Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
458+ Sq Ft

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Avalon Place
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
630+ Sq Ft

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1-4 Baths
650+ Sq Ft

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Wellington Farms Apartment Homes
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
800+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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Hampton Courts
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
494+ Sq Ft

501 Pelham Dr
Columbia, SC

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Dreher High School

9th to 12th
Public

A. C. Flora High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

C. A. Johnson High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Valencia Playground

Baseball/Softball
Playground
Concessions

Edisto Discovery Park

Basketball
Pool
Playground

Ben Arnold Center Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Community Center

Emily Douglas Park

Dog Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

Hampton Memorial Park

Sims Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Owens Field Park

Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Football

Rosewood Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area

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Columbia's oldest planned neighborhoods, next to Devine St and Five Points

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Historic homes and great walkability next to the University of South Carolina

Arthurtown

Single-family homes and restaurants close to downtown Columbia and USC hotspots

Wales Garden

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South Carolina Richland County Columbia 29205 Rosewood

Hand Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 672 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Hand Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $357,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dreher High School, A. C. Flora High School, C. A. Johnson High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hand Middle School.

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