Mid-Carolina Middle

534 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mid-Carolina Middle School, located in Prosperity, South Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the School District of Newberry County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its middle-grade students. By emphasizing high standards and a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop strong character and leadership skills.

Beyond academics, Mid-Carolina Middle School prioritizes the social and emotional development of its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement initiatives. The school benefits from its location in Prosperity, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and community members collaborate to create a safe and inclusive campus. Overall, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens by balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices.

534

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mid-Carolina Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	56
Black	89
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
361 (67.6 %)
Black
89 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (10.5 %)
Two or More
25 (4.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Newberry 01
Phone:	(803)364-3634
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 6 185

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 178