Enrollment
947
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 450201001384
Charles B. Dubose Middle — Summerville, SC
Federal NCES profile for Charles B. Dubose Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles B. Dubose Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charles B. Dubose Middle reports 947 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the South Carolina average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 237 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dorchester 02 spends $13,014 per pupil district-wide, below the South Carolina average of $17,182 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.8% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles B. Dubose Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Carolina avg of $17,182
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 947 Top 85% in South Carolina — larger than 15% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.9% -26% vs state
NCES ID 450201001384
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 237:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 268
Out-of-school suspensions 255
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 02, which includes Charles B. Dubose Middle.
$13,014
Per student
-24%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
Similar middle schools in Summerville
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East Edisto Middle
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Gregg Middle
Standard public school
810 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Standard public school
797 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Alston Middle
Standard public school
732 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
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% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Summerville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles B. Dubose Middle?
Charles B. Dubose Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.