Pine Ridge Middle

735 Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia, SC 29172

403 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pine Ridge Middle School, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lexington School District Two. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its middle-level students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Pine Ridge Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students build leadership skills, collaboration, and school spirit. With its focus on high expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Pine Ridge strives to maintain a culture of excellence where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential.

403

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Ridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	112
Black	155
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
155 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
112 (27.8 %)
White
110 (27.3 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Lexington 02
Phone:	(803)755-7400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 125

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 146