Aynor Middle

Horry 01
400 Frye Road
Galivants Ferry, SC 29544
742 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Aynor Middle School, located at 400 Frye Road in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Horry County School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the school emphasizes academic growth while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities. As a feeder school for Aynor High, it plays a vital role in the town’s educational progression, fostering local traditions and close-knit relationships among students, staff, and the surrounding rural community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the "Blue Jacket" pride, reflecting the broader identity of the Aynor area. Academically, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare middle schoolers for the rigors of high school, often incorporating a mix of traditional instruction and technology-integrated learning. By focusing on both character development and scholastic achievement, Aynor Middle strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students can navigate the transition from childhood to their teenage years effectively.
742
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    580 (78.2%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (9.6%)
  • Black
    53 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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)358-6000
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
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 6 243
Grade 7 252
Grade 8 247
Gender Ratio