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Dent Middle

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades 6 to 8 · Richland 02

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About Dent Middle

Dent Middle serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Columbia, South Carolina. Enrollment was 1,059 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Columbia. There are about 12.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (83 teachers in all). It is one of 32 schools in Richland 02 School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. Families comparing options will find 46 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206
Phone	(803) 699-2750
School district	Richland 02
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,059
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	83
Students per teacher	12.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450339001311). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dent Middle serve?

Dent Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Dent Middle?

Dent Middle reported 1,059 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dent Middle?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,059 students and 83 teachers in federal data.

Is Dent Middle a public or charter school?

Dent Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dent Middle in?

Dent Middle is part of Richland 02 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-02-school-district/

Where is Dent Middle located?

Dent Middle is at 2721 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206. The phone number is (803) 699-2750.

How many other schools are near Dent Middle?

There are 46 other schools within 5 miles of Dent Middle in our directory.