Batesburg-Leesville Middle School

Lexington 03
425 Shealy Road
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
456 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, located at 425 Shealy Road in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Lexington County School District Three. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for future success in a diverse and evolving world.

The school community is known for its commitment to student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs. With a focus on the "Panther" pride spirit, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School encourages students to take an active role in their education while promoting values of responsibility, integrity, and community involvement. Through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of middle-grade learners.
456
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (50.0 %)
  • Black
    136 (29.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    76 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lexington 03
Phone: (803)532-3831
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 158
Grade 7 141
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gilbert Middle
Lexington 01
822 Students
120 Rikard Circle
Gilbert, SC 29054 (7.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th