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Pelion Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Pelion, South Carolina · Lexington 01
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students560
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Pelion
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 545
560
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
100%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Pelion Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Pelion, South Carolina. The school enrolls 560 students. It is part of the Lexington 01 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLexington 01
County45063
CityPelion
ZIP29123
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450270000583

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment560

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)