Enrollment
154
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Estill, SC
Estill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Estill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391200612
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Estill · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estill, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estill Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estill Middle
Estill Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Estill, South Carolina, enrolling 154 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of South Carolina schools, with 154 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students) and Hampton Elementary (275 students) alongside Estill 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 Estill Middle compares
Estill 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,845
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
African American 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Estill Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton, which includes Estill Middle.
$15,845
Per student
+9%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 19.5%
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 Estill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Estill Middle
How many students attend Estill Middle?
Estill Middle has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Estill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Middle is 11.8:1, which is 17% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% 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 Estill Middle?
100.0% of students at Estill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Estill Middle is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Estill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill Middle?
Estill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estill Middle rank among public schools in Estill?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estill, 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 Estill on the city page.
Is Estill Middle a good school?
Estill Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Hampton?
Besides Estill Middle, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and Varnville Elementary (251 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.
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