- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conway, SC
Conway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Conway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249000634
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Conway Middle grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 450249000634 · Conway, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 14.4:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Conway Middle grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Conway Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 578
Conway Middle
578 students
What this shows Conway Middle reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Middle compares
Conway Middle is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,222
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Conway Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Conway
2 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Middle
How many students attend Conway Middle?
Conway Middle has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conway Middle?
61.3% of students at Conway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Conway Middle is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Middle?
Conway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Conway Middle rank among middle schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Conway Middle, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.