LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Laing Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 1,258 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Laing Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Laing Middle School of Science and Technology, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a nationally recognized magnet school within the Charleston County School District. The school is well-regarded for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), offering a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high-level academic pathways. With a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects, Laing integrates advanced technology into its daily instruction to foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply rooted in the history of the Mount Pleasant community and maintains a strong culture of inclusivity and engagement. Laing offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, robotics clubs, and arts programs, which help support the social and emotional development of its students. By bridging innovative educational practices with a supportive community environment, Laing Middle consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Laing Middle at (843) 849-2809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 849-2809
LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 1,258 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 1,258
- Teachers:
- 68.5
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,258 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAING MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 80.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.