Saluda Middle

Saluda 01
140 Ivory Key Road
Saluda, SC 29138
556 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Saluda Middle School, located at 140 Ivory Key Road in Saluda, South Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the local educational community. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical adolescent years. The school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to engage with their peers and the broader community.

The school is part of the Saluda County School District, reflecting a small-town atmosphere where community involvement and personalized instruction are prioritized. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Saluda Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and responsibility among its student body. It serves as an essential hub for families in the region, working to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to succeed as they transition toward adulthood.
556
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    247 (44.4 %)
  • White
    180 (32.4 %)
  • Black
    115 (20.7 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Saluda 01
Phone: (864)445-3767
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
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 6 179
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 209
Gender Ratio