We are thrilled to announce that Starr-Iva Middle School has been recognized as a 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Middle School! 🎉 This distinction is based on two years' performance data, meaning SIMS has only continued to grow stronger and climb higher!
SchoolDigger Rankings: SIMS is ranked 62nd out of 325 middle schools in South Carolina, placing it in the top 19% statewide! This is the school’s third-highest ranking ever and the highest in nearly a decade, after advancing an impressive 36 spots in just one year!
State Report Card Gains: SIMS earned a "Good" rating on the 2024 SC School Report Card, showing numerical improvement in every category, including Academic Achievement, Student Progress, and School Climate. Among 17 middle schools in our region, only four equaled or surpassed SIMS’s overall score!
Why This Matters: The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on data from two years prior, meaning SIMS earned this recognition from its 2023 performance. With their continued growth and rising achievement, we expect even greater success in the future! 📈
This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of our incredible students, teachers, families, and school community. We are so proud of our Starr-Iva Tigers! 🐯