Chapin Intermediate

Chapin Intermediate serves 952 students in grades 5 and 6, operating as a dedicated middle school transition point in Lexington County. With 59 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention during these crucial early adolescent years. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranking in the 68th percentile among South Carolina schools at #376 out of 1,192.

Students show particularly strong results in English Language Arts, with 67% achieving proficiency or above, while math performance stands at 58% proficient or above. These scores reflect steady academic progress as students navigate the transition from elementary to middle school learning expectations. Chapin Intermediate draws from an affluent and well-educated community, where the median household income reaches $111,654 and 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of just 3.8% indicates strong community resources and family support systems that complement the school's educational mission. The school sits in the growing town of Chapin, positioned on the fringe of an urban area, offering students access to both small-town community feel and broader metropolitan opportunities as they prepare for their high school years.