- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clover, SC
Clover Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clover 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 450384001127
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Clover Middle held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450384001127 · Clover, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 14:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover High (2,713 students)
Clover Middle held near 984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clover Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover High
Clover High
2,713 students
- Oakridge Middl
Oakridge Middle
1,146 students
- Crowders Creek
Crowders Creek Elementary
1,104 students
- This school 969
Clover Middle
969 students
- Oakridge Eleme 818
Oakridge Elementary
818 students
- Larne Elementa 574
Larne Elementary
574 students
What this shows Clover Middle reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clover Middle compares
Clover 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 38% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Clover Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 02 reports $13,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clover Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larne Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Clover
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 (~969 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clover Middle
How many students attend Clover Middle?
Clover Middle has 969 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clover, SC. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover Middle is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Clover Middle?
45.9% of students at Clover Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clover Middle is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Clover, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover Middle?
Clover 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 Clover Middle rank among public schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Clover, 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 Clover on the city page.
What other schools are in York 02?
Besides Clover Middle, York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students), Oakridge Middle (1,146 students), and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.