Enrollment
856
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
Dutchman Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dutchman Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387001526
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutchman Creek Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutchman Creek Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchman Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutchman Creek Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutchman Creek Middle
Dutchman Creek Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 856 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 856 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 462 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 856 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rock Hill's middle schools, it stands alongside W. C. Sullivan Middle (827 students): Dutchman Creek Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside Dutchman Creek 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 Dutchman Creek Middle compares
Dutchman Creek 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 42% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,531
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 44.2%
African American 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dutchman Creek 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 York 03, which includes Dutchman Creek Middle.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Dutchman Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutchman Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Standard public school
827 students 12:1 students per teacher
Saluda Trail Middle
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Middle
Standard public school
669 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rawlinson Road Middle
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dutchman Creek Middle
How many students attend Dutchman Creek Middle?
Dutchman Creek Middle has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchman Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchman Creek Middle is 14.5:1, 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 Dutchman Creek Middle?
42.8% of students at Dutchman Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutchman Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dutchman Creek Middle is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutchman Creek Middle?
Dutchman Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Dutchman Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutchman Creek Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
Is Dutchman Creek Middle a good school?
Dutchman Creek Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 York 03?
Besides Dutchman Creek Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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