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Dent Middle

📍 Columbia, South Carolina Public

1,059

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

12.8:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

6–8

🎓 Grade Levels

3 active grades

83.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Dent Middle, a middle public school serving grades 6–8 in Columbia, South Carolina, with 1,059 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, Dent Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades 6–8. The school operates within the Richland 02 in Richland County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,059 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Dent Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 83.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Columbia, the student body at Dent Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (53.6%), Hispanic (17.6%), White (17.5%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,056 Students reported

Black / African American 53.6%

566 enrolled students

Hispanic 17.6%

186 enrolled students

White 17.5%

185 enrolled students

Asian 6.3%

67 enrolled students

Two or more races 4.5%

47 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

5 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,056

👦 Male 48.1% (508) 👧 Female 51.9% (548)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

3 Grade Levels

357

378

7 ★ top

324

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School facts

Address 2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206

Phone (803) 699-2750

School district Richland 02

County Richland County

Grades 6–8

Students 1,059 students

Student–teacher ratio 12.8:1

Full-time teachers 83.0

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Middle

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.06251, -80.95502

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NCES school ID 450339001311

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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2721 Decker Boulevard

Columbia, SC 29206 Richland County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Dent Middle? +

Dent Middle serves students in grades 6–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend Dent Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Dent Middle has a total reported enrollment of 1,059 students.