- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, SC
Camp Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Camp Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001691
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camp Road Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Camp Road Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Road Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Camp Road Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450144001691 · Charleston, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 18:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Camp Road Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.8 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Camp Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 901
Camp Road Middle
901 students
What this shows Camp Road Middle reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camp Road Middle compares
Camp Road 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Camp Road Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camp Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camp Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Charleston
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Camp Road Middle
How many students attend Camp Road Middle?
Camp Road Middle has 901 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Road Middle is 18:1, which is 26% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camp Road Middle?
36.5% of students at Camp Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camp Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Camp Road Middle is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camp Road Middle?
Camp Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Camp Road Middle rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Road Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Camp Road Middle, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.