R. C. Edwards Middle

1157 Madden Bridge Road
Central, SC 29630

840 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R. C. Edwards Middle School, located in Central, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the School District of Pickens County. Situated in a community deeply influenced by its proximity to Clemson University, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment paired with a commitment to fostering student development during the formative middle school years. The school is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, R. C. Edwards Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school typically provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs designed to engage students with different interests and talents. By leveraging its location in the Upstate region, the school often benefits from strong community partnerships and a dedicated faculty focused on creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence among its student body.

840

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. C. Edwards Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	620
Hispanic	50
Black	73
Asian	38
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
620 (73.8 %)
Black
73 (8.7 %)
Two or More
57 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (6.0 %)
Asian
38 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-4200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 269

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 296