- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
East Edisto Middle grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 450201001769 · Summerville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 20.2:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
East Edisto Middle grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Edisto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 1,031
East Edisto Middle
1,031 students
What this shows East Edisto Middle reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Edisto Middle compares
East Edisto Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,212
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.
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.
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,031 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), up 63.
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.
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.