Hand Middle School

Hand Middle School is a quick commute in Columbia.

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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

3.2

3.9

672 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
56%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 61	Full Time Teachers 61
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 50.9%	Male 49.1%
Black 51.4%	White 30.7%
Hispanic 10.9%	Two or more races 5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

2/19/2025

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1.0 Middle School Student

6/10/2019

i hated it there. fights everyday and teachers dont teach. the good kids dont get rewarded. the school pays way more attention to bad students then the good ones.

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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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(803) 855-4962

66 Total Sales

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$420K - $719K Price Range

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81 Total Sales

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$93K - $806K Price Range

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50 Total Sales

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392 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$158K - $823K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$359,961

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

51%

Average Household Income

$91,974

% of College Grads

57.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,579 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.3%

Homes for Sale

$309,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft

1019 Veterans Rd

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Melissa Moore

Moore & Associates Realty LLC

(803) 303-0228

$275,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,165 Sq Ft

1029 Deerwood St
New 16 days ago

Set on a quiet street in Rosewood, this single-level bungalow built in 2003 sits just minutes from the heart of Columbia. There's a new roof (2025) and HVAC (2024)! A welcoming front porch, complete with a porch swing, sets the tone at the curb.Inside, white oak hardwood floors run through an open, ...

Delaney Morgan

The Highland Company Real Estate LLC

(803) 580-5508

$829,900

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,727 Sq Ft

165 Preserve Ln

Located in The Preserve, one of Columbia’s most established gated communities, with 3,700 square feet all-brick home features space, privacy, and a layout designed for comfort.This four-bedroom, three and one-half bath home delivers the convenience of full first-floor living. The main level includes...

Brian Hunt

Coldwell Banker Realty

(803) 658-1512

$315,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
2,166 Sq Ft

1929 Bluff Rd
Unit 146

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Whit Suber

Home Shop-Palmetto

(803) 910-9748

$225,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft

336 Byron Rd

This charming townhome features fresh paint, brand-new carpet on the stairs, and new vinyl plank flooring upstairs. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level, where you'll find a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, access to the back deck, a kitchen with abundant storage and bar seating ...

Mary Twitty

AVS Realty

(803) 866-6867

$12,500

Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

1100 Key Rd
Unit 6
New 26 days ago

Spot Number 6 for sale, get ready for this years football season in style,Go Gamecocks! Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Renee Friar

Home Advantage Realty

(803) 859-5135

$8,000,000

64 Beds
38 Baths
25,600 Sq Ft

0 Picadilly St

Keith Ancone Keller Williams Palmetto

$874,900

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft

626 Galway Ln

ANOTHER BEAUTIFULLY BUILT HOME BY SANDLAPPER HOMES WITH INTERIOR DESIGN DONE BY HOUSE OF BIRDIE INTERIORS. THIS FARMHOUSE STYLE HOME INCLUDES A FORMAL DINING ROOM, SPACIOUS KITCHEN OPEN TO THE GREAT ROOM, PRIMARY BEDROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL AS WELL AS A SECONDARY BEDROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM. UPSTAIRS YOU...

Meade Coleman Capstone Realty Group LLC

$189,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft

1000 Coatesdale Rd

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$427,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft

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$440,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft

3517 Wilmot Ave

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$154,900

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

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Unit 118

Welcome to Senate Plaza! This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo provides low-maintenance living in the heart of downtown Columbia. Located just 2 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium and minutes from the University of South Carolina, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and all that d...

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Homes for Rent

$950 - $1,500 per month

Cornell Arms Apartments
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1 Bath
365+ Sq Ft

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POWER, WATER & SEWER, & HIGH-SPEED INTERNET – ALL INCLUDED IN UTILITY PACKAGE.Within the shadow of the historic University of South Carolina Horseshoe and State Capital complex, stands Cornell Arms Apartments. When completed in 1949, Cornell Arms was the tallest building between Richmond...

$515 - $749 per month

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

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Columbia, SC

This is a student-oriented community serving the University of South Carolina, you’ll enjoy a real neighborhood with your choice of spacious apartments and townhomes just minutes from the USC campus. Designed around the way you want to live, The Village at Columbia offers a full set of amenities to ...

$1,455 - $1,630 per month

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

600 Greenlawn Dr
Columbia, SC

Welcome to Creekside at Greenlawn Apartments! Upscale and modern, our luxury apartments in Columbia, SC are here to satisfy your every need. Brimming with life and adorned with all the comforts you may desire, our community is the perfect blend of urban sophistication and casual relaxation.R...

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

500 Gills Creek Pkwy
Columbia, SC

Convenience abounds at your Hampton Greene home, where you'll spend your free time in a tennis or sand volleyball match, lifting weights at the 24-hour fitness center or swimming laps at the pool. Chores are made easier with our clothes care center, car care center and business center, ensuring your...

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

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2 - 4 Beds
2-4 Baths
1,300+ 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

Welcome to Wellington Farms Apartments, a residential community featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in Columbia, SC. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment opti...

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1-2 Baths
565+ Sq Ft

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
728+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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$2,997 - $3,960 per month

The Orchard
3 - 4 Beds
3-4 Baths
1,500+ Sq Ft

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Whispering Pines
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
850+ Sq Ft

400 Greenlawn Dr
Columbia, SC

Whispering Pines offers a combination of comfort and quality living. Your new one, two, or three-bedroom home provides central heat, air conditioning, plenty of closet space, and a fully equipped kitchen. In our two and three-bedroom homes we also have washer and dryer connections available for conv...

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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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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 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Hand Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $359,961. 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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