How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Airport High | Midlands Middle College |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Columbia, SC | West Columbia, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 115 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 24.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Airport High | Midlands Middle College |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,535 | $23,863 |
| District | Lexington School District Two | South Carolina Public Charter School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Airport High | Midlands Middle College |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.6% | 59.1% |
| African American | 34.6% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Airport High | Midlands Middle College |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 337:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.8% | 61.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 123 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.