Pelion Middle

513 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pelion Middle School, located in the rural community of Pelion, South Carolina, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Lexington School District One, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subject mastery while offering various opportunities for personal growth through extracurricular involvement.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location on Magnolia Street to connect with the surrounding Pelion area. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, Pelion Middle strives to engage its students through hands-on learning and supportive mentorship. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the broader Lexington County landscape.

513

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pelion Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	106
Black	26
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (67.8%)
Hispanic
106 (20.7%)
Two or More
32 (6.2%)
Black
26 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-2300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 6 185

Grade 7 165

Grade 8 163