- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easley, SC
Dacusville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dacusville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450333000896
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dacusville Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dacusville Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dacusville Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dacusville Middle held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450333000896 · Easley, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 16.2:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Dacusville Middle held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dacusville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school 356
Dacusville Middle
356 students
What this shows Dacusville Middle reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dacusville Middle compares
Dacusville 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$11,485
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Dacusville Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dacusville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dacusville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Easley
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dacusville Middle
How many students attend Dacusville Middle?
Dacusville Middle has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dacusville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dacusville Middle is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dacusville Middle?
75.7% of students at Dacusville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dacusville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dacusville Middle is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Easley, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dacusville Middle?
Dacusville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dacusville Middle rank among public schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dacusville Middle ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Easley, 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 Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Dacusville Middle, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.