Enrollment
1,007
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spartanburg, SC
Fairforest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fairforest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450363001314
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairforest Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairforest Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairforest Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairforest Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairforest Middle
Fairforest Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 1,007 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.
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.
Enrollment of 1,007 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 402 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,007 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Spartanburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Mccracken Middle (937 students): Fairforest Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students) and Roebuck Elementary (853 students) alongside Fairforest 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 Fairforest Middle compares
Fairforest 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
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
32.2%
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
$12,908
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 26.2%
White 22.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Fairforest Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 06, which includes Fairforest Middle.
$12,908
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Fairforest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L. E. Gable Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairforest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Spartanburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairforest Middle
How many students attend Fairforest Middle?
Fairforest Middle has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairforest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairforest 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 Fairforest Middle?
100.0% of students at Fairforest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairforest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fairforest Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairforest Middle?
Fairforest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Fairforest Middle rank among middle schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairforest Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg on the city page.
Is Fairforest Middle a good school?
Fairforest Middle earns 41/100 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 Spartanburg 06?
Besides Fairforest Middle, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Roebuck Elementary (853 students), and Fairforest Elementary (805 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.
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