Hand Middle School

Hand Middle School is recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Hand Middle School is a quick commute in Columbia.

Hand Middle School is the home of the Hornets.

Hand Middle School in Columbia has beautiful green space for activities.

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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List Price Range

$134K - $919K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$363,787

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%

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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 $363,787. 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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