School Overview
Laing Middle School of Science and Technology, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a nationally recognized magnet school within the Charleston County School District. The school is well-regarded for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), offering a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for high-level academic pathways. With a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects, Laing integrates advanced technology into its daily instruction to foster critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is deeply rooted in the history of the Mount Pleasant community and maintains a strong culture of inclusivity and engagement. Laing offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, robotics clubs, and arts programs, which help support the social and emotional development of its students. By bridging innovative educational practices with a supportive community environment, Laing Middle consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.
1,012
Total Students
58.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laing Middle
Demographic Student Count
White808
Hispanic31
Black131
Asian19
Two or More23
  • White
    808 (79.8 %)
  • Black
    131 (12.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    19 (1.9 %)
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: Charleston 01
Phone: (843)849-2809
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,012
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 341
Grade 7 327
Grade 8 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laing Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6341
Grade 7327
Grade 8344
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laing Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female49348.7%
Male51951.3%