Enrollment
1,033
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Beechwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beechwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270001723
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechwood Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechwood Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beechwood Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beechwood Middle
Beechwood Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 1,033 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 1,033 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lexington's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Middle (893 students): Beechwood Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.6:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Beechwood 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 Beechwood Middle compares
Beechwood 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,017
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 76.3%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Beechwood 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 Lexington 01, which includes Beechwood Middle.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Beechwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
893 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Carolina Springs Middle
Standard public school
791 students 12:1 students per teacher
Meadow Glen Middle
Standard public school
778 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Middle
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,033 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beechwood Middle
How many students attend Beechwood Middle?
Beechwood Middle has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Middle is 15:1, which is 5% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beechwood Middle?
15.8% of students at Beechwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beechwood Middle is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechwood Middle?
Beechwood Middle 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 Beechwood Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechwood Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Beechwood Middle a good school?
Beechwood Middle 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 01?
Besides Beechwood Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.
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