Lady's Island Middle

Beaufort 01
30 Cougar Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
434 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lady’s Island Middle School, located at 30 Cougar Drive in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational anchor for the local community within the Beaufort County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to provide a bridge between elementary foundations and the academic rigor of high school. The school is known for its "Cougar" mascot and spirit, fostering a sense of community identity among its diverse student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Lady’s Island Middle typically provides students with access to arts, physical education, and technology-focused initiatives designed to develop well-rounded individuals. The faculty and staff prioritize a supportive learning environment, striving to prepare students for academic success and personal growth as they navigate their formative middle school years.
434
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    221 (50.9 %)
  • White
    134 (30.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Beaufort 01
Phone: (843)322-3167
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 6 127
Grade 7 150
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Beaufort Middle
Beaufort 01
384 Students
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902 (3.0 miles away)
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