Palmetto Middle

Marion 10
305 O'Neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
297 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Palmetto Middle School, located at 305 O'Neal Street in Mullins, South Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Marion County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical transition years between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing core curriculum standards, character development, and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Palmetto Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded experience for its student body by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By leveraging its role within the Mullins community, the school strives to build strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to improve student outcomes. With a dedication to preparing young learners for future success, the school maintains a focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills essential for the modern educational landscape.
297
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    202 (68.0%)
  • White
    59 (19.9%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Marion 10
Phone: (843)464-3730
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
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 6 102
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Johnakin Middle
Marion 10
395 Students
601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571 (7.4 miles away)
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