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W. G. Sanders Middle

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades 6 to 8 · Richland 01

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About W. G. Sanders Middle

W. G. Sanders Middle is a public school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 503 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Columbia. There are about 9.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (54 teachers in all). It is one of 48 schools in Richland 01 School District. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Richland County. Within 5 miles there are 56 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone	(803) 735-7575
School district	Richland 01
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	503
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	54
Students per teacher	9.3
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450336001299). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does W. G. Sanders Middle serve?

W. G. Sanders Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend W. G. Sanders Middle?

W. G. Sanders Middle reported 503 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W. G. Sanders Middle?

About 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 503 students and 54 teachers in federal data.

Is W. G. Sanders Middle a public or charter school?

W. G. Sanders Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is W. G. Sanders Middle in?

W. G. Sanders Middle is part of Richland 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-01-school-district/

Where is W. G. Sanders Middle located?

W. G. Sanders Middle is at 3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC 29204. The phone number is (803) 735-7575.

How many other schools are near W. G. Sanders Middle?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of W. G. Sanders Middle in our directory.