- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Boiling Springs Middle held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 450351001002 · Inman, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,122 enr · 17.8:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Boiling Springs Middle held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Boiling Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- This school
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- Shoally Creek 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Boiling Springs Middle reports 1,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boiling Springs Middle compares
Boiling Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,785
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
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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,122 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,068 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.