- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Belton Middle shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 450081001204 · Belton, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students)
Belton Middle shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Belton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton Honea P
Belton Honea Path High
1,069 students
- Honea Path Ele
Honea Path Elementary
571 students
- Marshall Prima
Marshall Primary
459 students
- This school
Belton Middle
455 students
- Belton Element 379
Belton Elementary
379 students
- Honea Path Mid 278
Honea Path Middle
278 students
What this shows Belton Middle reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Middle compares
Belton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Anderson 02 reports $12,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~455 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.