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About this school
Black Water Middle School is
a rural public school
in Conway, South Carolina that is part of Horry County School District.
It serves 789 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
44%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Black Water Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Black Water Middle School
$9,101
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
33
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Black Water Middle School has received support from
16 individuals from South Carolina and
17 individuals out-of-state.