Enrollment
157
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greeleyville, SC
C. E. Murray Middle
Federal NCES profile for C. E. Murray 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 450378001624
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. E. Murray Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Greeleyville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C. E. Murray Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Murray Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Greeleyville, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. E. Murray Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. E. Murray Middle
C. E. Murray Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Greeleyville, South Carolina, enrolling 157 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of South Carolina schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Williamsburg 01 spends $17,968 per pupil, 23% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 157 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students) and W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students) alongside C. E. Murray 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 C. E. Murray Middle compares
C. E. Murray 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 32% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$17,968
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 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
African American 91.1%
White 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, C. E. Murray Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg 01, which includes C. E. Murray Middle.
$17,968
Per student
+23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.1%
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 C. E. Murray Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. E. Murray Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C. E. Murray Middle
How many students attend C. E. Murray Middle?
C. E. Murray Middle has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greeleyville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. E. Murray Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C. E. Murray Middle is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. E. Murray Middle?
97.7% of students at C. E. Murray Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. E. Murray Middle?
The largest demographic group at C. E. Murray Middle is African American at 91.1% of enrollment, in Greeleyville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. E. Murray Middle?
C. E. Murray Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 C. E. Murray Middle rank among public schools in Greeleyville?
By Resource Investment Index, C. E. Murray Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Greeleyville, 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 Greeleyville on the city page.
Is C. E. Murray Middle a good school?
C. E. Murray Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Williamsburg 01?
Besides C. E. Murray Middle, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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