- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spartanburg, SC
Clifdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clifdale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450354001767
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifdale Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifdale Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifdale Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450354001767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Clifdale Middle shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 450354001767 · Spartanburg, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 12.6:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Broome High (865 students)
Clifdale Middle shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clifdale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Broome High
Broome High
865 students
- This school
Clifdale Middle
605 students
- Cowpens Elemen
Cowpens Elementary
460 students
- Pacolet Elemen
Pacolet Elementary
429 students
- Cannons Elemen
Cannons Elementary
389 students
What this shows Clifdale Middle reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifdale Middle compares
Clifdale Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▼ 4% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Clifdale Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 03 reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cowpens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacolet Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cannons Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifdale Middle
How many students attend Clifdale Middle?
Clifdale Middle has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Clifdale Middle?
70.8% of students at Clifdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clifdale Middle is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifdale Middle?
Clifdale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Clifdale Middle rank among middle schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifdale Middle ranks #1 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 03?
Besides Clifdale Middle, Spartanburg 03 also operates Broome High (865 students), Cowpens Elementary (460 students), and Pacolet Elementary (429 students). See the Spartanburg 03 district page for the complete list.