Enrollment
203
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wagener, SC
A. L. Corbett Middle
Federal NCES profile for A. L. Corbett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072001702
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. L. Corbett Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wagener · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
A. L. Corbett Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. L. Corbett Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wagener, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. L. Corbett Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at A. L. Corbett Middle
A. L. Corbett Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Wagener, South Carolina, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of South Carolina schools and 29% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of South Carolina schools, with 203 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aiken 01 spends $11,604 per pupil, 20% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 203 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students) and Midland Valley High (1,558 students) alongside A. L. Corbett Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. L. Corbett Middle compares
A. L. Corbett Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 41.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, A. L. Corbett Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aiken 01, which includes A. L. Corbett Middle.
$11,604
Per student
-20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A. L. Corbett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. L. Corbett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about A. L. Corbett Middle
How many students attend A. L. Corbett Middle?
A. L. Corbett Middle has 203 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wagener, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. L. Corbett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A. L. Corbett Middle is 18.5:1, which is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. L. Corbett Middle?
100.0% of students at A. L. Corbett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. L. Corbett Middle?
The largest demographic group at A. L. Corbett Middle is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Wagener, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. L. Corbett Middle?
A. L. Corbett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. L. Corbett Middle rank among public schools in Wagener?
By Resource Investment Index, A. L. Corbett Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wagener, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wagener on the city page.
Is A. L. Corbett Middle a good school?
A. L. Corbett Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides A. L. Corbett Middle, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.
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