Enrollment
1,031
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerville, SC
East Edisto Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Edisto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450201001769
👥 S:T ratio 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Edisto Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Edisto Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Edisto Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Edisto Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Edisto Middle
East Edisto Middle is a large middle school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,031 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 97% of South Carolina schools and 41% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,031 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
The surrounding Dorchester 02 spends $11,173 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Summerville's middle schools, it stands alongside Charles B. Dubose Middle (947 students): East Edisto Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students) and Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students) alongside East Edisto 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 East Edisto Middle compares
East Edisto 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 45% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 65.5%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, East Edisto Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 02, which includes East Edisto Middle.
$11,173
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 East Edisto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Edisto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Summerville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles B. Dubose Middle
Standard public school
947 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Gregg Middle
Standard public school
810 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Standard public school
797 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Alston Middle
Standard public school
732 students 13.3:1 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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Edisto Middle
How many students attend East Edisto Middle?
East Edisto Middle has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Edisto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Edisto Middle is 20.2:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Edisto Middle?
40.6% of students at East Edisto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Edisto Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Edisto Middle is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Edisto Middle?
East Edisto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Edisto Middle rank among middle schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Edisto Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
Is East Edisto Middle a good school?
East Edisto Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. 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 Dorchester 02?
Besides East Edisto Middle, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.
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