Mid-Carolina High

377 Cy Schumpert Road
Prosperity, SC 29127

723 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mid-Carolina High School, located in Prosperity, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the School District of Newberry County. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum designed to prepare learners for post-secondary success, the school offers a variety of core academic programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests and career paths.

Beyond its academic focus, Mid-Carolina High is deeply integrated into the culture of the Prosperity area, often serving as a focal point for community pride. The school maintains a strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which play a vital role in building school spirit and student engagement. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with opportunities for personal growth, Mid-Carolina High strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, productive citizens who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world.

723

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mid-Carolina High
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	81
Black	148
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
460 (63.6 %)
Black
148 (20.5 %)
Hispanic
81 (11.2 %)
Two or More
30 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newberry 01
Phone:	(803)364-2134
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 9 200

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 145

Grade 12 188