- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerville, SC
Charles B. Dubose Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles B. Dubose Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450201001384
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles B. Dubose Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles B. Dubose Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles B. Dubose Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Charles B. Dubose Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450201001384 · Summerville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Charles B. Dubose Middle held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.2 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles B. Dubose Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 947
Charles B. Dubose Middle
947 students
What this shows Charles B. Dubose Middle reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles B. Dubose Middle compares
Charles B. Dubose 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$11,212
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 255 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Charles B. Dubose Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles B. Dubose Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles B. Dubose Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Summerville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Edisto Middle
Standard public school
1,031 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Gregg Middle
Standard public school
810 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Standard public school
797 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Alston Middle
Standard public school
732 students 13.3:1 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 (~947 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles B. Dubose Middle
How many students attend Charles B. Dubose Middle?
Charles B. Dubose Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles B. Dubose Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles B. Dubose Middle is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles B. Dubose Middle?
54.9% of students at Charles B. Dubose Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles B. Dubose Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles B. Dubose Middle is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles B. Dubose Middle?
Charles B. Dubose Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Charles B. Dubose Middle rank among middle schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles B. Dubose Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Charles B. Dubose Middle, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.