NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Central Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Kershaw 01 school district, located in Kershaw, SC with about 396 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 28 teachers, North Central Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
North Central Middle School, located at 805 Keys Lane in Kershaw, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Kershaw County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of middle-grade students. By providing a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Kershaw, reflecting a culture that values student engagement and teacher-student relationships. North Central Middle works to create a sense of belonging for its pupils, often leveraging its location to encourage local involvement and parental participation. Through a combination of classroom instruction and a variety of school activities, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational skills and character traits necessary for future success.
For more information, contact North Central Middle at (803) 424-2740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kershaw, SC 29067
(803) 424-2740
NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Kershaw, SC with about 396 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kershaw 01
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 396 students
- White
- 68.4%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.