Dacusville Middle

356 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dacusville Middle School, located in Easley, South Carolina, serves as a focal point for the tight-knit Dacusville community within the School District of Pickens County. The school is known for its relatively small, rural setting, which fosters a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and parents often build strong, long-term relationships. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to bridge the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both the academic readiness and the social-emotional development of its adolescent student body.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards established by the state of South Carolina while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students outside of the classroom. These include athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage school spirit and personal growth. As part of the Pickens County school system, Dacusville Middle benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining its identity as a community-centered institution that values tradition and student participation in local events.

356

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dacusville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Two or More	19

White
280 (78.7%)
Hispanic
48 (13.5%)
Two or More
19 (5.3%)
Black
9 (2.5%)

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:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-3525
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 6 130

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 115