Crayton Middle

952 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crayton Middle School, located in the Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent member of the Richland County School District One. The school serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8 and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. Housed in a facility that balances traditional educational values with modern resources, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Crayton Middle is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, the arts, and various service-oriented clubs. The school benefits from its established presence in the Columbia community, often leveraging its location to engage parents and community members in the educational process. With a focus on cultivating both character and intellect, Crayton Middle strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its middle-level learners.

952

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crayton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	70
Black	330
Asian	17
Two or More	64
Pacific Islander	2

White
469 (49.3%)
Black
330 (34.7%)
Hispanic
70 (7.4%)
Two or More
64 (6.7%)
Asian
17 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)738-7224
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	952
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 6 331

Grade 7 321

Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Crayton Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	331
Grade 7	321
Grade 8	300

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Crayton Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	477	50.1%
Male	475	49.9%

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796 Students

1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229 (9.3 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th