W. A. Perry Middle

2600 Barhamville Road
Columbia, SC 29204

320 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W. A. Perry Middle School, located on Barhamville Road in Columbia, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Richland School District One community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students engaged and responsive to modern educational standards.

Beyond the classroom, W. A. Perry Middle School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building a supportive school culture. The school frequently encourages parental involvement and collaborates with local partners to provide extracurricular opportunities that cater to various student interests, from athletics to the arts. By focusing on holistic development, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both the academic foundation and the character traits necessary for future success in an increasingly competitive world.

320

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. A. Perry Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	11
Black	289
Two or More	18

Black
289 (90.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.6%)
Hispanic
11 (3.4%)
White
2 (0.6%)

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:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)256-6347
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 6 113

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 99