W. A. PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
W. A. Perry Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 369 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 36 teachers, W. A. Perry Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
W. A. Perry Middle School, located on Barhamville Road in Columbia, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Richland School District One community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students engaged and responsive to modern educational standards.
Beyond the classroom, W. A. Perry Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building a supportive school culture. The school frequently encourages parental involvement and collaborates with local partners to provide extracurricular opportunities that cater to various student interests, from athletics to the arts. By focusing on holistic development, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both the academic foundation and the character traits necessary for future success in an increasingly competitive world.
For more information, contact W. A. Perry Middle at (803) 256-6347 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-6347
W. A. PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 369 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 369
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 369 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W. A. PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- White
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.