- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spartanburg, SC
Carver Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carver Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450366001049
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Carver Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450366001049 · Spartanburg, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 9.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
Carver Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carver Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- This school 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- E. P. Todd Sch 559
E. P. Todd School
559 students
What this shows Carver Middle reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Middle compares
Carver 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
633
Bigger than 75% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 9.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Carver Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E. P. Todd School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Spartanburg
3 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Middle
How many students attend Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle is 9.7:1, which is 32% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% 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 Carver Middle?
100.0% of students at Carver Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carver Middle is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Carver Middle rank among middle schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Carver Middle, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.