SANDHILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sandhills Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Lexington 04 school district, located in Gaston, SC with about 482 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Sandhills 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.

Sandhills Middle School, located at 582 Meadowfield Road in Gaston, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lexington School District Four community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives designed to encourage student engagement. With a focus on preparing students for the 21st-century workforce, Sandhills Middle utilizes modern teaching strategies and collaborative classroom settings to help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through a dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusive education, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their full potential in a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Sandhills Middle at (803) 490-7005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

582 Meadowfield Road
Gaston, SC 29053
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SANDHILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Gaston, SC with about 482 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lexington 04
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
31
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 482 students

White
62.7%
Black or African American
18.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.