Enrollment
455
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belton, SC
Belton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Belton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450081001204
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Belton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belton Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belton Middle
Belton Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Belton, South Carolina, enrolling 455 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 69.3% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 455 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.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 455 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students) and Honea Path Elementary (571 students) alongside Belton 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 Belton Middle compares
Belton 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,854
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 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 66.4%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Belton Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 02, which includes Belton Middle.
$11,854
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 16.7%
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 Belton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Honea Path High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Belton Middle
How many students attend Belton Middle?
Belton Middle has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Middle?
69.3% of students at Belton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belton Middle is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Belton, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Middle?
Belton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Belton Middle rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Belton, 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 Belton on the city page.
Is Belton Middle a good school?
Belton Middle earns 56/100 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 Anderson 02?
Besides Belton Middle, Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students), Honea Path Elementary (571 students), and Marshall Primary (459 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.
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