Enrollment
354
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ninety Six, SC
Edgewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450240000603
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ninety Six · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 52 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450240000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Middle
Edgewood Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ninety Six, South Carolina, enrolling 354 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 58.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 354 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greenwood 52 also operates Ninety Six High (423 students) and Ninety Six Elementary (299 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Middle compares
Edgewood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 20% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,530
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 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 68.4%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Edgewood Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood 52, which includes Edgewood Middle.
$12,530
Per student
-14%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 Edgewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety Six High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Middle
How many students attend Edgewood Middle?
Edgewood Middle has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ninety Six, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Middle?
58.9% of students at Edgewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Ninety Six, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Middle?
Edgewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Edgewood Middle rank among public schools in Ninety Six?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, 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 Ninety Six on the city page.
Is Edgewood Middle a good school?
Edgewood Middle earns 49/100 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 Greenwood 52?
Besides Edgewood Middle, Greenwood 52 also operates Ninety Six High (423 students), Ninety Six Elementary (299 students), and Ninety Six Primary (283 students). See the Greenwood 52 district page for the complete list.
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