- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blenheim, SC
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Blenheim Middle School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450297000024
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 367
- students enrolled
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marlboro 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450297000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 450297000024 · Blenheim, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro County High (987 students)
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlboro Count
Marlboro County High
987 students
- Mccoll Element
Mccoll Elementary/Middle
631 students
- Bennettsville
Bennettsville Primary
552 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary/Middle
411 students
- This school 367
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
367 students
- Bennettsville 244
Bennettsville Intermediate
244 students
What this shows Blenheim Middle School of Discovery reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blenheim Middle School of Discovery compares
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.7%
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
$15,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 320 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 135.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 78.5%
White 13.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlboro 01 reports $15,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blenheim Middle School of Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccoll Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennettsville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blenheim Middle School of Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blenheim Middle School of Discovery
How many students attend Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blenheim, SC. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
100.0% of students at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Blenheim Middle School of Discovery is African American at 78.5% of enrollment, in Blenheim, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blenheim Middle School of Discovery?
Blenheim Middle School of Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marlboro 01?
Besides Blenheim Middle School of Discovery, Marlboro 01 also operates Marlboro County High (987 students), Mccoll Elementary/Middle (631 students), and Bennettsville Primary (552 students). See the Marlboro 01 district page for the complete list.