Lee Central Middle

Lee 01
41 Charlene Lane
Bishopville, SC 29010
358 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lee Central Middle School, located in Bishopville, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Lee County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative middle years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their community.

Beyond academics, Lee Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating school spirit and community engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to help students discover their interests and talents. As a key educational institution in Bishopville, it strives to maintain a collaborative partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
358
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    309 (86.3 %)
  • White
    32 (8.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Lee 01
Phone: (803)428-2100
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
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 6 108
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 114
Gender Ratio
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