- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Edgewood Middle grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 450240000603 · Ninety Six, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 14.2:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ninety Six High (423 students)
Edgewood Middle grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ninety Six Hig
Ninety Six High
423 students
- This school
Edgewood Middle
354 students
- Ninety Six Ele
Ninety Six Elementary
299 students
- Ninety Six Pri
Ninety Six Primary
283 students
What this shows Edgewood Middle reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Middle compares
Edgewood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,391
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.
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.
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
District finance for Greenwood 52 reports $13,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.