Enrollment
872
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blythewood, SC
Blythewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blythewood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450339000203
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blythewood Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blythewood Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blythewood Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blythewood Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blythewood Middle
Blythewood Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Blythewood, South Carolina, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 872 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students) and Blythewood High (2,164 students) alongside Blythewood Middle.
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 Blythewood Middle compares
Blythewood Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 38% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 54.6%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Blythewood Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland 02, which includes Blythewood Middle.
$13,517
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 47.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Blythewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blythewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~872 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blythewood Middle
How many students attend Blythewood Middle?
Blythewood Middle has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blythewood, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythewood Middle is 17.1:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blythewood Middle?
45.7% of students at Blythewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blythewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blythewood Middle is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blythewood Middle?
Blythewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blythewood Middle rank among public schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Blythewood Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Blythewood, 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 Blythewood on the city page.
Is Blythewood Middle a good school?
Blythewood Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. 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 Richland 02?
Besides Blythewood Middle, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.
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