DENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dent Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Richland 02 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 1,251 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 87 teachers, Dent 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.
Dent Middle School, located on Decker Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in Richland School District Two. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically challenging environment for adolescents during their formative years.
Academically, Dent Middle offers a variety of programs tailored to support student growth, including core subject curricula, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes the development of essential social and life skills alongside rigorous coursework, aiming to prepare students for the demands of secondary education. With a focus on community engagement and student success, Dent Middle strives to utilize its resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Dent Middle at (803) 699-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 699-2750
DENT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 1,251 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:
- 1,251
- Teachers:
- 87.3
- 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 1,251 students
- Black or African American
- 61.5%
- White
- 17.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Asian
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.