- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Carolina Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carolina Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270001493
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolina Springs Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolina Springs Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Springs Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Carolina Springs Middle shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 450270001493 · Lexington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 12:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Carolina Springs Middle shrank from 914 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 66.5 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carolina Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 791
Carolina Springs Middle
791 students
What this shows Carolina Springs Middle reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolina Springs Middle compares
Carolina Springs Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 45% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,591
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 791 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Carolina Springs Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolina Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolina Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beechwood Middle
Standard public school
1,033 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
893 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Meadow Glen Middle
Standard public school
778 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Middle
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Springs Middle
How many students attend Carolina Springs Middle?
Carolina Springs Middle has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Springs Middle is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Carolina Springs Middle?
40.9% of students at Carolina Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolina Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carolina Springs Middle is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolina Springs Middle?
Carolina Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Carolina Springs Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Springs Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Carolina Springs Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.