Enrollment
1,122
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inman, SC
Boiling Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Boiling Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450351001002
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boiling Springs Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boiling Springs Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boiling Springs Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boiling Springs Middle
Boiling Springs Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Inman, South Carolina, enrolling 1,122 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,122 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 304 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,122 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Inman's middle schools, it stands alongside T.E. Mabry Middle (452 students): Boiling Springs Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 12.6:1).
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students) and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students) alongside Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs Middle compares
Boiling Springs 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,122 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,122
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 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 63.8%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Boiling Springs 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 Spartanburg 02, which includes Boiling Springs Middle.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 Boiling Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoally Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boiling Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Inman
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boiling Springs Middle
How many students attend Boiling Springs Middle?
Boiling Springs Middle has 1,122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inman, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs Middle is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boiling Springs Middle?
59.5% of students at Boiling Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boiling Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Boiling Springs Middle is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Inman, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boiling Springs Middle?
Boiling Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Boiling Springs Middle rank among public schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Inman, 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 Inman on the city page.
Is Boiling Springs Middle a good school?
Boiling Springs Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Spartanburg 02?
Besides Boiling Springs Middle, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students), and Sugar Ridge Elementary (864 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.
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