For the second year in a row, Marrington Middle School of the Arts was rated "excellent" on its S.C. State Report Card in both its overall rating and its growth rating. The school received was also recognized in the 2010 Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards for general performance and closing the gap.
At the school of the arts, teachers collaborate to find ways to bring the arts into every classroom.
The school's mission statement is: Building upon our rich Lowcountry traditions, we will ignite, in every student, a passion for life-long learning.Through dynamic instruction, creative partnerships and exceptional support, we will foster opportunities for each student to build a legacy of success.