- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450276001274
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Batesburg-Leesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450276001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 450276001274 · Batesburg-Leesville, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Batesburg-Leesville High School (545 students)
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batesburg-Lees
Batesburg-Leesville High School
545 students
- Batesburg-Lees
Batesburg-Leesville Primary School
525 students
- This school
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
462 students
- Batesburg-Lees
Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Batesburg-Leesville Middle School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Batesburg-Leesville Middle School compares
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$16,602
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 03 reports $16,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Batesburg-Leesville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesburg-Leesville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Batesburg-Leesville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesburg-Leesville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
How many students attend Batesburg-Leesville Middle School?
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School?
100.0% of students at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesburg-Leesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesburg-Leesville Middle School?
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Batesburg-Leesville Middle School rank among public schools in Batesburg-Leesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesburg-Leesville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Lexington 03?
Besides Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, Lexington 03 also operates Batesburg-Leesville High School (545 students), Batesburg-Leesville Primary School (525 students), and Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School (429 students). See the Lexington 03 district page for the complete list.