- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, SC
Brewer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brewer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450234001255
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewer Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewer Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewer Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 50 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450234001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Brewer Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450234001255 · Greenwood, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 13:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood High (1,724 students)
Brewer Middle held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brewer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High
1,724 students
- Emerald High
Emerald High
887 students
- Westview Middl
Westview Middle
692 students
- Dr. Benjamin E 680
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
680 students
- This school 600
Brewer Middle
600 students
- Northside Midd 593
Northside Middle
593 students
What this shows Brewer Middle reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brewer Middle compares
Brewer 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$13,530
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Brewer Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 50 reports $13,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brewer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
2 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brewer Middle
How many students attend Brewer Middle?
Brewer Middle has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, SC. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewer Middle is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Brewer Middle?
100.0% of students at Brewer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brewer Middle is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Greenwood, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewer Middle?
Brewer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brewer Middle rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewer Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Greenwood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood 50?
Besides Brewer Middle, Greenwood 50 also operates Greenwood High (1,724 students), Emerald High (887 students), and Westview Middle (692 students). See the Greenwood 50 district page for the complete list.