- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blacksburg, SC
Blacksburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg 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 450150000271
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Blacksburg Middle held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450150000271 · Blacksburg, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 13.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Blacksburg Middle held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blacksburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaffney High
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- Gaffney Middle
Gaffney Middle
851 students
- B. D. Lee Elem 603
B. D. Lee Elementary
603 students
- Grassy Pond El 519
Grassy Pond Elementary
519 students
- Blacksburg Hig 482
Blacksburg High
482 students
- This school 363
Blacksburg Middle
363 students
What this shows Blacksburg Middle reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blacksburg Middle compares
Blacksburg 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▼ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$13,668
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Blacksburg Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blacksburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaffney Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg Middle
How many students attend Blacksburg Middle?
Blacksburg Middle has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blacksburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg Middle is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Blacksburg Middle?
72.2% of students at Blacksburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg Middle is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg Middle?
Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg Middle rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee 01?
Besides Blacksburg Middle, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney High (1,827 students), Gaffney Middle (851 students), and B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.