New Heights Middle

Chesterfield 01
5738 Highway 151
Jefferson, SC 29718
531 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Heights Middle School, located at 5738 Highway 151 in Jefferson, South Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Chesterfield County. As part of the Chesterfield County School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth during the critical middle school years. The school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while emphasizing both personal development and community engagement.

The school serves as an important hub for the local Jefferson community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and educational programs aimed at keeping students active and involved. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the student body, New Heights Middle strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Its location on Highway 151 serves as a central point for residents in the area, reinforcing the school's role as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape in Chesterfield County.
531
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    203 (38.2 %)
  • White
    192 (36.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (9.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Chesterfield 01
Phone: (843)658-6830
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
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 6 183
Grade 7 170
Grade 8 178
Gender Ratio