- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
A. L. Corbett Middle held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450072001702 · Wagener, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 18.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
A. L. Corbett Middle held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
A. L. Corbett Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 203
A. L. Corbett Middle
203 students
What this shows A. L. Corbett Middle reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. L. Corbett Middle compares
A. L. Corbett Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,558
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.