ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Alcorn Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 410 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 33 teachers, Alcorn Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Alcorn Middle School, located on Fairfield Road in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Richland County School District One. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students during their critical middle school transition years. The facility serves a diverse student population and emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Alcorn Middle typically integrates various extracurricular opportunities and student-centered initiatives designed to foster social-emotional development and leadership skills. By prioritizing a blend of academic rigor and character building, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond. Located in the heart of the North Columbia community, the school remains a key institution for neighborhood families, striving to maintain strong ties with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success.

For more information, contact Alcorn Middle at (803) 735-3439 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5125 Fairfield Road
Columbia, SC 29203
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ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, SC with about 410 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richland 01
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
33
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 410 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALCORN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
White
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.