Enrollment
742
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galivants Ferry, SC
Aynor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aynor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249000872
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aynor Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 742
- students enrolled
Aynor Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aynor Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aynor Middle
Aynor Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 379 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 742 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Aynor 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 Aynor Middle compares
Aynor 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▼ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,785
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Aynor Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Aynor Middle.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
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 Aynor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aynor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~742 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aynor Middle
How many students attend Aynor Middle?
Aynor Middle has 742 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galivants Ferry, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aynor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aynor Middle is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aynor Middle?
63.3% of students at Aynor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aynor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aynor Middle is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Galivants Ferry, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aynor Middle?
Aynor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
Is Aynor Middle a good school?
Aynor Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Horry 01?
Besides Aynor Middle, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.
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