SCHOFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Schofield Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Aiken 01 school district, located in Aiken, SC with about 492 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Schofield Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Schofield Middle School, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Aiken County Public School District. The school holds a significant place in local history; it was originally established in 1868 by Martha Schofield, a Quaker educator from Pennsylvania, as the Schofield Normal and Industrial School. It remains a landmark institution in the community, reflecting a long-standing commitment to education that dates back to the Reconstruction era.
Today, Schofield Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare middle-grade students for high school success. The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development. By integrating its historic legacy with modern educational practices, the school aims to engage a diverse student body through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support services, maintaining its role as a cornerstone of the Aiken community.
For more information, contact Schofield Middle at (803) 641-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
SCHOFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Aiken, SC with about 492 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aiken 01
- Total Students:
- 492
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 492 students
- Black or African American
- 58.7%
- White
- 30.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.