Dent Middle School

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Dent Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2721 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC

Richland School District No. 2

3.6

2.0

1,133 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
30%

Reading Proficiency
43%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

30%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

298:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Black

55.3%

Hispanic

17%

White

16.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.6%

Two or more races

3.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

2/14/2018

My experience as a Dent Middle School student was full of ups and downs but overall I had a great time. I met such great friends I'm still close with to this day. Also I learned more about myself as a person and If i never attended this school I know I wouldn't be the person I am today

4.0 NicheUser

4/15/2015

The teachers are very helpful if you have an issue with bullying or personal safety.

4.0 NicheUser

4/15/2015

I was in a magnet program at Dent (single gender program). We had to write an essay and interview to be accepted.

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4.0 parent

11/14/2025

Dent has two magnet programs in addition to the local catchment area students. The TLC (The Learning Collaborative) is one of the oldest magnet programs in the district and continues to have accelerated programs for top academic students based on standardized test scores, grades, and an interview pr...

5.0 parent

6/30/2024

Maybe there are some fights but its not on dent middle school ground if you not in any drama or better don't get in any drama come too this school its better then other schools around me thank you!!!!

1.0 other

6/2/2024

The worst school 0/10 do NOT recommend

1.0 student

4/7/2020

terrible. It is downright, by far, terrible

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Forest Acres

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List Price Range

$122K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

1,021

Average Home Value

$282,905

Median Lot Size

13,068 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$74,010

% of College Grads

44.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,883 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

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3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft

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JPAR Magnolia Group

(803) 919-7560

$150,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft

308 Percival Rd
Unit 2005

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ERA Wilder Realty

(803) 573-9864

$225,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft

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Coby Jennings

United Real Estate SC

(803) 590-9266

$299,900

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,689 Sq Ft

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Tyrell Ford Olivia Cooley Real Estate

$359,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,625 Sq Ft

3311 Overcreek Rd

This 3 bedroom/ 3 bath home has lots of surprises - including 102' of water frontage on Upper Rockyford Lake and a master closet that will knock your socks off! The house was taken down to the studs in 2012 and completely rebuilt. A back porch was also enclosed and finished, and the the basement was...

Andy Walker Bollin Ligon Walker Realtors

$379,900

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,494 Sq Ft

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$80,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

229 Windsor Point Rd
Unit 5B
New 29 days ago

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Kevin Simpson CRU Realty

$240,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,931 Sq Ft

6923 Wedgefield Rd

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$75,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

229 Windsor Point Rd
Unit 4D

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$450,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,332 Sq Ft

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$89,500

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft

7602 Hunt Club Rd
Unit Q109

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$97,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
990 Sq Ft

7201 Hunt Club Rd
Unit 41

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Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
525+ Sq Ft

5150 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
630+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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117 Misty Oak Rd
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Arcadia's Edge Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
756+ Sq Ft

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
550+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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1-2 Baths
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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
875+ Sq Ft

7400 Hunt Club Rd
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Gable Hill Apartment Homes
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
800+ Sq Ft

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Columbia, SC

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Richland Northeast High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Pendergrass Fairwold School

Pre-K to 12th
Public

Covenant Classical Christian School

K to 12th
Private

Citadel Park

Picnic Area
Playground

Quinine Hill Park

Melrose Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Trenholm Park

Baseball/Softball
Pool
Tennis

Pinehurst Park

Idalia Park

Picnic Area
Playground

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South Carolina Richland County Columbia 29206

Dent Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Columbia, SC, in the Forest Acres neighborhood, and is served by the Richland School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Dent Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $282,905. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richland Northeast High School, Pendergrass Fairwold School, Covenant Classical Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dent Middle School.

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