Overview
Longleaf Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 800 students. It is part of the Richland 02 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
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictRichland 02
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29229
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450339001081
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment800
White9.7%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American75.1%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %57%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)