CRAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Crayton Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 1,125 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Crayton Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Crayton Middle School, located in the Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent member of the Richland County School District One. The school serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8 and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. Housed in a facility that balances traditional educational values with modern resources, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic program, Crayton Middle is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school benefits from its established presence in the Columbia community, often leveraging its location to engage parents and community members in the educational process. With a focus on cultivating both character and intellect, Crayton Middle strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its middle-level learners.
For more information, contact Crayton Middle at (803) 738-7224 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-7224
CRAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 1,125 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 1,125
- Teachers:
- 68
- 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 1,125 students
- White
- 46.5%
- Black or African American
- 41.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.