At a glance
Reported students
750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
776.5
Pleasant Hill Middle: 750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 724
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lexington. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Lexington 01. NCES reports 750 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 White (69.1%) and Black (12.7%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. 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 Pleasant Hill Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.5 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.1%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black12.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Lexington 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meadow Glen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
778 reported students
Carolina Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
791 reported students
Gilbert Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
804 reported students
White Knoll Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Lakeside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
893 reported students
Pelion Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
513 reported students
Public schools near Pleasant Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 1,033 | 3.7 mi |
| Lakeside Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 893 | 4.2 mi |
| Carolina Springs Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 791 | 4.9 mi |
| White Knoll Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 693 | 5.8 mi |
| Gilbert Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 804 | 6.5 mi |
| Meadow Glen Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 778 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Middle
What grades does Pleasant Hill Middle serve?
Pleasant Hill Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lexington 01.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Middle?
Pleasant Hill Middle reported 750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 724 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 750 students and 54.5 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 Pleasant Hill Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pleasant Hill Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pleasant Hill Middle in?
Pleasant Hill Middle is part of Lexington 01, based in Lexington, SC, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pleasant Hill Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beechwood Middle (3.7 mi), Lakeside Middle (4.2 mi), Carolina Springs Middle (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.