- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dillon, SC
Dillon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dillon 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 450192001596
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Dillon Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dillon Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillon Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dillon, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450192001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Dillon Middle shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 450192001596 · Dillon, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon High (804 students)
Dillon Middle shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dillon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon High
Dillon High
804 students
- This school
Dillon Middle
624 students
- Lake View High
Lake View High
483 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
423 students
- Stewart Height
Stewart Heights Elementary
393 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary
372 students
What this shows Dillon Middle reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillon Middle compares
Dillon Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$11,856
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
334
in-school suspensions + 269 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
White 19.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Dillon Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon 04 reports $11,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillon Middle
How many students attend Dillon Middle?
Dillon Middle has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dillon, SC. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle is 16.4:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dillon Middle?
100.0% of students at Dillon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dillon Middle is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Dillon, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillon Middle?
Dillon 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 Dillon Middle rank among public schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillon Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dillon, 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 Dillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dillon 04?
Besides Dillon Middle, Dillon 04 also operates Dillon High (804 students), Lake View High (483 students), and East Elementary (423 students). See the Dillon 04 district page for the complete list.