Longleaf Middle

1160 Longreen Parkway
Columbia, SC 29229

796 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Longleaf Middle School, located in the Summit area of Columbia, South Carolina, is part of the Richland School District Two. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive community environment. The campus is modern and well-equipped, providing students with access to various technological resources and facilities designed to enhance the middle school learning experience.

Beyond the core curriculum, Longleaf Middle emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, prioritizing both character education and rigorous academic standards to ensure students are well-prepared for future success.

796

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Longleaf Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	73
Black	609
Asian	9
Two or More	37
American Indian	4

Black
609 (76.5%)
Hispanic
73 (9.2%)
White
64 (8.0%)
Two or More
37 (4.6%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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 02
Phone:	(803)691-4870
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 279

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 250