- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesnee, SC
Chesnee Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chesnee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450351001451
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesnee Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesnee Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnee Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Chesnee Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 450351001451 · Chesnee, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Chesnee Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chesnee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 569
Chesnee Middle
569 students
What this shows Chesnee Middle reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesnee Middle compares
Chesnee 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$10,785
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Chesnee Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chesnee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesnee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Chesnee
1 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesnee Middle
How many students attend Chesnee Middle?
Chesnee Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesnee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnee Middle is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesnee Middle?
60.9% of students at Chesnee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesnee Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chesnee Middle is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Chesnee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesnee Middle?
Chesnee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Chesnee Middle rank among public schools in Chesnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnee Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chesnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Chesnee Middle, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.