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
3.7
3.5
367 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
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
53%
Female
47%
Black
77.1%
Hispanic
16.3%
White
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<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 144 Students
Claflin University 132 Students
University of South Carolina 127 Students
Francis Marion University 122 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 118 Students
College of Charleston 117 Students
Coastal Carolina University 108 Students
Winthrop University 89 Students
Clemson University 87 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Business 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Cosmetology 13 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 65 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/14/2024
The good parts is everyone cares about your academics and your career it's a great learning experience and community and the worst part I would say is some violence that goes on but we are safe and I wish we had more programs within academic career opportunities.
5.0 Senior
12/10/2021
We have amazing teachers that are willing to help you on anything. You'll make good friends here. The food quality is good as well. And you'd be able to get done with all your work in a day. We also get out at 3 in the afternoon. Sports are amazing to join as well.
5.0 Senior
5/9/2019
Bethune Bowman is a very small school in the middle of no where, here it's a family atmosphere. You feel a since of home here, the teachers are like another extension of the elders in your family
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% 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 3.21, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 18. 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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