At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
642
Lady's Island Middle: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Lady's Island Middle
Lady's Island Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Beaufort. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Beaufort 01. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.6%) and White (25.4%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lady's Island Middle
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.4%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black50.6%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Beaufort 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beaufort Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
348 reported students
Whale Branch Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
243 reported students
Hilton Head Island Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
778 reported students
H. E. McCracken Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
846 reported students
Bluffton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
921 reported students
Mossy Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 reported students
Public schools near Lady's Island Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort High High · Beaufort 01 | 09–12 | 1,104 | 1 mi |
| Lady's Island Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 241 | 1.7 mi |
| Coosa Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 467 | 2.4 mi |
| Beaufort Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 375 | 2.7 mi |
| Beaufort Middle Middle · Beaufort 01 | 06–08 | 348 | 3 mi |
| Mossy Oaks Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 327 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lady's Island Middle
What grades does Lady's Island Middle serve?
Lady's Island Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Beaufort 01.
How many students attend Lady's Island Middle?
Lady's Island Middle reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lady's Island Middle?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 338 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lady's Island Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lady's Island Middle is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Lady's Island Middle in?
Lady's Island Middle is part of Beaufort 01, based in Beaufort, SC, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lady's Island Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beaufort High (1 mi), Lady's Island Elementary (1.7 mi), Coosa Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.