- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Fairforest Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 450363001314 · Spartanburg, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
Fairforest Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairforest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- This school 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- L. E. Gable Mi 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows Fairforest Middle reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairforest Middle compares
Fairforest Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,109
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
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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,007 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.