Enrollment
117
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moncks Corner, SC
Berkeley County Middle College High
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley County Middle College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117001556
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkeley County Middle College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Moncks Corner · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkeley County Middle College High has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley County Middle College High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Moncks Corner, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley County Middle College High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkeley County Middle College High
Berkeley County Middle College High is a lower-poverty, small high school in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 99% of South Carolina schools and 105% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the South Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Moncks Corner's high schools, it stands alongside Berkeley High (2,047 students): Berkeley County Middle College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 23.8:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students) and Cane Bay High (2,412 students) alongside Berkeley County Middle College High.
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 Berkeley County Middle College High compares
Berkeley County Middle College High 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 105% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 79% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,201
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Berkeley County Middle College High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Berkeley County Middle College High.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Berkeley County Middle College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkeley County Middle College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Moncks Corner
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley County Middle College High
How many students attend Berkeley County Middle College High?
Berkeley County Middle College High has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moncks Corner, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley County Middle College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley County Middle College High is 29.3:1, which is 105% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkeley County Middle College High?
15.8% of students at Berkeley County Middle College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley County Middle College High?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley County Middle College High is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Moncks Corner, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley County Middle College High?
Berkeley County Middle College High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkeley County Middle College High rank among public schools in Moncks Corner?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkeley County Middle College High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Moncks Corner, 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 Moncks Corner on the city page.
Is Berkeley County Middle College High a good school?
Berkeley County Middle College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Berkeley County Middle College High, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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