NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
New Heights Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, located in Jefferson, SC with about 514 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, New Heights Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
New Heights Middle School, located at 5738 Highway 151 in Jefferson, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Chesterfield County. As part of the Chesterfield County School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth during the critical middle school years. The school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while emphasizing both personal development and community engagement.
The school serves as an important hub for the local Jefferson community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and educational programs aimed at keeping students active and involved. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the student body, New Heights Middle strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Its location on Highway 151 serves as a central point for residents in the area, reinforcing the school's role as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape in Chesterfield County.
For more information, contact New Heights Middle at (843) 658-6820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-6820
NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jefferson, SC with about 514 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesterfield 01
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 514 students
- Black or African American
- 43.6%
- White
- 38.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.