Lady's Island Middle

338 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lady’s Island Middle School, located at 30 Cougar Drive in Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational anchor for the local community within the Beaufort County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to provide a bridge between elementary foundations and the academic rigor of high school. The school is known for its "Cougar" mascot and spirit, fostering a sense of community identity among its diverse student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to encourage student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Lady’s Island Middle typically provides students with access to arts, physical education, and technology-focused initiatives designed to develop well-rounded individuals. The faculty and staff prioritize a supportive learning environment, striving to prepare students for academic success and personal growth as they navigate their formative middle school years.

338

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lady's Island Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	55
Black	171
Asian	7
Two or More	19

Black
171 (50.6%)
White
86 (25.4%)
Hispanic
55 (16.3%)
Two or More
19 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)

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:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-3100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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 94

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 125