Enrollment
931
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colleton County Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colleton County Middle
Colleton County Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Walterboro, South Carolina, enrolling 931 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 897 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 931 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 47 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County High (1,352 students) and Forest Hills Elementary (472 students) alongside Colleton County Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colleton County Middle compares
Colleton County Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colleton 01, which includes Colleton County Middle.
$13,393
Per student
-8%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 44.4%
Federal 18.7%
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.
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
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colleton County Middle a good school?
Colleton County Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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