Enrollment
462
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Batesburg-Leesville Middle School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, enrolling 462 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington 03 also operates Batesburg-Leesville High School (545 students) and Batesburg-Leesville Primary School (525 students) alongside Batesburg-Leesville Middle School.
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 Batesburg-Leesville Middle School compares
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 (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
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
$15,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 03, which includes Batesburg-Leesville Middle School.
$15,080
Per student
+4%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 44.9%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Batesburg-Leesville on the city page.
Is Batesburg-Leesville Middle School a good school?
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School earns 50/100 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 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.
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