Black Water Middle

900 East Cox Ferry Road
Conway, SC 29526

789 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Black Water Middle School, located on East Cox Ferry Road in Conway, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Horry County School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is situated in a growing area of Horry County, providing a foundational learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and the development of well-rounded students as they navigate their adolescent years.

As a community-focused school, Black Water Middle places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive school culture, student achievement, and community involvement. The facility is designed to accommodate the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of academic programs, athletics, and clubs. By focusing on collaborative learning and technological integration, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigorous academic expectations they will face in high school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character development.

789

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Water Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	225
Black	154
Asian	10
Two or More	57
American Indian	5

White
338 (42.8%)
Hispanic
225 (28.5%)
Black
154 (19.5%)
Two or More
57 (7.2%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horry 01
Phone:	(843)903-8440
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 269