Loris Middle
720 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Loris Middle School, located in the rural community of Loris, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Horry County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional maturity. The school is deeply integrated into the local Loris community, reflecting the values and spirit of this small, tight-knit town while working to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of higher-level secondary education.
Academically, Loris Middle provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the state standards of South Carolina, supported by extracurricular programs that cater to a variety of student interests. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, often engaging with local resources to enhance the student experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for sports, arts, and clubs, Loris Middle aims to create a well-rounded educational foundation, ensuring that its students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed as they move toward high school and beyond.
Academically, Loris Middle provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the state standards of South Carolina, supported by extracurricular programs that cater to a variety of student interests. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, often engaging with local resources to enhance the student experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for sports, arts, and clubs, Loris Middle aims to create a well-rounded educational foundation, ensuring that its students are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed as they move toward high school and beyond.
720
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 318 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 254 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 56 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White318 (44.2 %)
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Black254 (35.3 %)
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Hispanic87 (12.1 %)
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Two or More56 (7.8 %)
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American Indian3 (0.4 %)
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Asian2 (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: | Horry 01 |
| Phone: | (843)756-2181 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 720 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
232
Grade 7
268
Grade 8
220
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 232 |
| Grade 7 | 268 |
| Grade 8 | 220 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 345 | 47.9% |
| Male | 375 | 52.1% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
179 Students
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