127 Fredricksburg Way
Columbia, SC 29210

I have had children at Leaphart for going on 5 years now and I cannot speak highly enough of the teachers and administration. They work so hard to create a loving and positive environment for all of the children. I have one child in the advanced placement class and she is really thriving. My other 2 are in the lower grades and not yet eligible for AGP, but they are also getting a good education and having a very positive classroom experience. I’m very impressed with how well they deal with behavioral issues and make sure all children’s needs are met.

We enrolled in this school for the Escolores Academic Magnet Program. My child’s standardized test scores soared, and his discipline to study for classroom tests also improved. This has been a great experience for our child and family!

This school is an absolute nightmare. It feels like a dark cloud hangs over every corner, and no one seems to care about the torment I go through each day. The teachers and staff turn a blind eye to the bullying that suffocates my existence. It's heart-wrenching to be sitting in the guidance counselor's room, tears streaming down my cheeks, as I desperately beg for someone to do something, anything, about the cruelty I endure.But all they tell me is to 'ignore' the pain and 'be the bigger person.' How can I be expected to carry this burden alone? I've been strong for so long, trying to be the bigger person, swallowing my tears and fears, but the torment never stops. It feels like I'm drowning in a sea of heartlessness and indifference.To make matters worse, the teachers play favorites, glorifying those who disrupt classes, act out, or are popular, while the rest of us are left feeling invisible and insignificant. It's soul-crushing to see how these so-called educators value loudness over empathy, disruption over understanding, and popularity over genuine kindness.Nothing seems to matter to them unless it impacts the school's precious reputation. They turn a blind eye to the horrors of bullying until it's too late – when violence, harassment, and threats loom over the school. It's sickening to realize that our pain only matters when it threatens their image.This school, this place that should nurture and protect us, has become a battleground of pain and suffering. It feels like I'm trapped in a nightmarish world where I'm constantly belittled, dehumanized, and broken.I dream of a place where compassion and empathy reign, where students are cherished for who they are, and their dreams are supported, not crushed. I long for a sanctuary where my cries for help are heard, and my pain is acknowledged. But as of now, this school is nothing more than a heartless, gut-wrenching nightmare, and it's simply not right.

This school the worst of LR5. The teacher doesn't care for the student and her behaviors is rude and nasty. The staff is not friendly that all. The nurse doesn't have the appropriate skills and knowledge . The principal and assistant principal doesn't do nothing about student issues in timer manner. The social worker sent the parents to the DSS for no real reason. I'm glad we changed my child to other school. I recommend each parent check your child discipline record frequently because this school and district use inappropriate criminal vocabulary in his school discipline code as harassment,phisical assault and others. Be prepared because the day you meet the teacher, they not turn the air conditioning on and it is super hot and very unorganized. We experience this last year. This district hide a lot of students issues without involved the police. Be careful parents and always made your research and talk with others parents.

My daughter has thrived at this school. She has done well academically and has not had to worry about bullying or fitting in. Everyone is accepted for who they are. It's right next door to the CATE center which is a huge plus. The teachers are amazing and most communicate weekly with the parents of what is upcoming and expected. My child is coming up on her 4th and final year here. They don't have varsity sports here but you can still participate at the other local high school. You get in by a lottery system.