LONGLEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Longleaf Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 770 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Longleaf 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.
Longleaf Middle School, located in the Summit area of Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive community environment. The campus is modern and well-equipped, providing students with access to various technological resources and facilities designed to enhance the middle school learning experience.
Beyond the core curriculum, Longleaf Middle emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, prioritizing both character education and rigorous academic standards to ensure students are well-prepared for future success.
For more information, contact Longleaf Middle at (803) 691-4870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 691-4870
LONGLEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 770 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Richland 02
- Total Students:
- 770
- Teachers:
- 54.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 770 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LONGLEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.1%
- White
- 14.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.