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South Middle School

South Middle School is a public middle school in Lancaster, SC, serving grades 6–8, rated F, with 439 students and an 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
439
Students per teacher
11.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black50%
White23%
Hispanic23%
Two or more races4%
Asian1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-32.3%
Prior-year enrollment
648

Homes assigned to this school

8,871 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1551 Billings Dr, Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone
(803) 283-8416
Website
sms.lancasterscschools.org
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
450258001263
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School district

Lancaster County School District

District rating
B-
Schools
23
Students
15,417
Spending per student
$11,232
Teachers (FTE)
1,072
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Middle School

How is South Middle School rated?

South Middle School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Lancaster County School District is rated B- overall.

What grades does South Middle School serve?

South Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend South Middle School?

439 students attend South Middle School, down from 648 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,871 residential properties to South Middle School in and around Lancaster. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Middle School in?

South Middle School is part of Lancaster County School District, which reports 23 schools, 15,417 students and $11,232 of spending per student.