- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walterboro, SC
Colleton County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Colleton County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450183001586
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colleton County Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Walterboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colleton County 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, Colleton County Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, SC.
School address
District: Colleton 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450183001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Colleton County Middle held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 450183001586 · Walterboro, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleton County High (1,352 students)
Colleton County Middle held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Colleton County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colleton Count
Colleton County High
1,352 students
- This school
Colleton County Middle
931 students
- Forest Hills E 472
Forest Hills Elementary
472 students
- Northside Elem 428
Northside Elementary
428 students
- Cottageville E 425
Cottageville Elementary
425 students
- Black Street E 358
Black Street Early Childhood Center
358 students
What this shows Colleton County Middle reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colleton County Middle compares
Colleton County 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | 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.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
56.6%
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
$14,940
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
433
in-school suspensions + 464 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Colleton County Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colleton 01 reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colleton County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottageville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black Street Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colleton County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~931 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colleton County Middle
How many students attend Colleton County Middle?
Colleton County Middle has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walterboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,121 (2022-23) → 1,070 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colleton County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Colleton County 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 Colleton County Middle?
100.0% of students at Colleton County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colleton County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Colleton County Middle is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Walterboro, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colleton County Middle?
Colleton County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Colleton County Middle rank among public schools in Walterboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Colleton County Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Colleton 01?
Besides Colleton County Middle, Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County High (1,352 students), Forest Hills Elementary (472 students), and Northside Elementary (428 students). See the Colleton 01 district page for the complete list.