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Denmark-Olar Middle

1437 Church St, Denmark, SC 29042 · (803) 793-3383 · Bamberg County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL144 STUDENTS
Enrollment
144
Middle
DISTRICT 166 · STATE 622
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
56
Student demographics
White
21%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
43%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 14%
Black
13292%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 31%
Two+
64%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7955%
Female
6545%

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Test scores

SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Expectations
English Language Arts
27.1%
SC avg 59.7% . -4.1pp since 2023
Math
5.0%
SC avg 44.2% . +0.7pp since 2023
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Denmark-Olar Middle

Denmark-Olar Middle, a rural-scale intermediate school in Denmark, South Carolina, operated by Bamberg 03, works with 144 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 622 students per school, that is 77% below typical.

Denmark-Olar Middle is one of 6 schools operated by Bamberg 03, a district that caters to 1,817 students overall.

On demographics, Denmark-Olar Middle shows that nearly all students (92%) are Black. Other groups include 4% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. That is meaningfully more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 60%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Denmark-Olar Middle logs 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Bamberg County reports that the typical household earns roughly $44,370 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Denmark-Olar Middle is one of 6 public schools in Bamberg County (combined enrollment of about 1,817 students).

Denmark-Olar High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

On this page, the feed for Denmark-Olar Middle typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Bamberg County at a glance

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Population
13,042
Census ACS
Median income
$44,370
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,817 students

Quick facts

School name
Denmark-Olar Middle
District
Bamberg 03
Address
1437 Church St, Denmark, SC 29042
Phone
(803) 793-3383
County
Bamberg County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
144
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
450391600123
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Denmark-Olar Middle
What is the total enrollment at Denmark-Olar Middle?
Denmark-Olar Middle enrolls approximately 144 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Denmark-Olar Middle serve?
Denmark-Olar Middle serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Denmark-Olar Middle?
Approximately 16.0:1 students per teacher at Denmark-Olar Middle.
How diverse is Denmark-Olar Middle?
Denmark-Olar Middle reports a student body of 1% White, 3% Hispanic, 92% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Denmark-Olar Middle?
Denmark-Olar Middle is overseen by Bamberg 03 in Bamberg County.
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