Liberty Middle

448 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Liberty Middle School, located at 125 Falcon Lane in Liberty, South Carolina, is a key educational institution within the School District of Pickens County. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students, encouraging them to take an active role in their education through various classroom opportunities and extracurricular activities.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the "Falcon" spirit, promoting a sense of pride and belonging among its student body. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a dedicated staff, Liberty Middle strives to equip students with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for future success. Its location in the town of Liberty allows it to serve as a hub for local families, maintaining strong community ties while continuously working to meet the diverse needs of its middle school population.

448

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	40
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
364 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.9 %)
Two or More
24 (5.4 %)
Black
19 (4.2 %)
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:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-3400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 6 152

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 155