- Enrollment
- 2,391
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duncan, SC
Florence Chapel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Florence Chapel 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 450360000997
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Chapel Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Duncan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Chapel Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Chapel Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Duncan, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450360000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Florence Chapel Middle held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 450360000997 · Duncan, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students)
Florence Chapel Middle held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Florence Chapel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James F. Byrne
James F. Byrnes High
2,391 students
- Berry Shoals I 902
Berry Shoals Intermediate
902 students
- Abner Creek Ac 807
Abner Creek Academy
807 students
- James Byrnes F 792
James Byrnes Freshman Academy
792 students
- This school 781
Florence Chapel Middle
781 students
- River Ridge El 770
River Ridge Elementary
770 students
What this shows Florence Chapel Middle reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Chapel Middle compares
Florence Chapel 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 40% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,950
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Florence Chapel Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 05 reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Chapel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Byrnes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Shoals Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abner Creek Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Byrnes Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Chapel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Chapel Middle
How many students attend Florence Chapel Middle?
Florence Chapel Middle has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duncan, SC. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Chapel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Chapel Middle is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% 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 Florence Chapel Middle?
44.2% of students at Florence Chapel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Chapel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Florence Chapel Middle is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Duncan, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Chapel Middle?
Florence Chapel 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 Florence Chapel Middle rank among public schools in Duncan?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Chapel Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Duncan, 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 Duncan on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 05?
Besides Florence Chapel Middle, Spartanburg 05 also operates James F. Byrnes High (2,391 students), Berry Shoals Intermediate (902 students), and Abner Creek Academy (807 students). See the Spartanburg 05 district page for the complete list.