Enrollment
722
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 450391500331
East Clarendon Middle-High — Turbeville, SC
Federal NCES profile for East Clarendon Middle-High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Clarendon Middle-High earns an F Resource Investment Index (33/100), with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 33/100
- 16.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 722
- students enrolled
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Clarendon Middle-High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Clarendon Middle-High reports 722 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Clarendon Middle-High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
17 smaller classes than 32% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
722 larger than 81% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 722 Top 69% in South Carolina — larger than 31% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 450391500331
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
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- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about East Clarendon Middle-High
How many students attend East Clarendon Middle-High?
East Clarendon Middle-High has 722 students enrolled. It is a other school in Turbeville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Clarendon Middle-High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Clarendon Middle-High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Clarendon Middle-High?
The largest demographic group at East Clarendon Middle-High is White at 71.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Turbeville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Clarendon Middle-High?
East Clarendon Middle-High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is East Clarendon Middle-High a good school?
East Clarendon Middle-High earns an F Resource Investment Index (33/100), with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.