- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Blythewood Middle grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 450339000203 · Blythewood, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 17.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Blythewood Middle grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blythewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- This school 872
Blythewood Middle
872 students
What this shows Blythewood Middle reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blythewood Middle compares
Blythewood Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,024
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 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.
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
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,164
- 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
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 (~872 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.