- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, SC
Berea Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berea Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001241
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berea Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #10 of 11
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Berea Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Berea Middle held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450231001241 · Greenville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Berea Middle held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.8 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Berea Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 757
Berea Middle
757 students
What this shows Berea Middle reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berea Middle compares
Berea Middle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
African American 32.1%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Berea Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berea Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berea Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
999 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
Standard public school
930 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Beck International Academy
Standard public school
848 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Middle
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
League Academy
Standard public school
787 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Greenville Middle Academy
Standard public school
736 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berea Middle
How many students attend Berea Middle?
Berea Middle has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berea Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berea Middle is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Berea Middle?
100.0% of students at Berea Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berea Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berea Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berea Middle?
Berea Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Berea Middle rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berea Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Berea Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.