Enrollment
669
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
Castle Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Castle Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387001146
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Heights Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Heights Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Heights Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castle Heights Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castle Heights Middle
Castle Heights Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 669 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 669 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 408 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 669 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rock Hill's middle schools, it stands alongside Dutchman Creek Middle (856 students): Castle Heights Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside Castle Heights 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 Castle Heights Middle compares
Castle Heights 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
263
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.0 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
White 38.4%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Castle Heights Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes Castle Heights Middle.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Castle Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dutchman Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Standard public school
827 students 12:1 students per teacher
Saluda Trail Middle
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Rawlinson Road Middle
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Castle Heights Middle
How many students attend Castle Heights Middle?
Castle Heights Middle has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Heights Middle is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Castle Heights Middle?
100.0% of students at Castle Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Castle Heights Middle is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Heights Middle?
Castle Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Castle Heights Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Heights Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
Is Castle Heights Middle a good school?
Castle Heights Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 York 03?
Besides Castle Heights Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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