Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School

Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
4857 Charleston Hwy,  Rowesville, SC
Orangeburg County School District
3.6
3.5
367 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
17
Reading
17
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
360:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
79.1%
Hispanic
13.1%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Carolina State University 122 Students
Claflin University 106 Students
University of South Carolina 102 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 100 Students
College of Charleston 95 Students
Coastal Carolina University 94 Students
Francis Marion University 93 Students
Winthrop University 80 Students
Clemson University 73 Students
Lander University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Cosmetology 10 Students
Marketing 8 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 63 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/7/2025
My experience at Bethune-Bowman is okay. The best parts of the school are the people you meet and having long-lasting friendships. The worst part is that the food isn't that good. I'd like to see some remodeling in the future.
4.0 Senior
3/24/2025
Bethune Bowman is a good school overall. The sports are great! The teachers can be sometimes fun and mostly about work.
5.0 Junior
2/26/2025
My experience here is great overall. All students get the opportunity to learn and develop their skills and knowledge.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 other
8/12/2012
Looking to send grandson this fall. hope they the teachers can reach my grandson's intersanctum.
1.0 parent
2/18/2011
This is a bad school. The students get extemely low test scores. Most teachers teach there for a year and leave. The administration does not support the teachers. The kids are bad and the behavior that takes away from student learning. If you care about your child in any way, do not let him or her g...
5.0 student
8/14/2008
5.0 parent
5/15/2007

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Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Rowesville, SC and is served by the Orangeburg County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 940 and an ACT score of 17. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethune-Bowman Elementary, Bethune-Bowman Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Rowesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bethune-Bowman Middle/High School.

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