Enrollment
671
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, SC
Georgetown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown 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 450228001333
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Middle
Georgetown Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Georgetown, South Carolina, enrolling 671 students.
At 14.3:1, 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 671 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 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 671 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students) and Waccamaw High (808 students) alongside Georgetown 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 Georgetown Middle compares
Georgetown 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$14,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 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
African American 50.5%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Georgetown 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 Georgetown 01, which includes Georgetown Middle.
$14,507
Per student
0%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 39.4%
Federal 15.5%
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 Georgetown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Middle
How many students attend Georgetown Middle?
Georgetown Middle has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgetown Middle?
100.0% of students at Georgetown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Middle is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Middle?
Georgetown 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 Georgetown Middle rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown Middle a good school?
Georgetown 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 Georgetown 01?
Besides Georgetown Middle, Georgetown 01 also operates Georgetown High (918 students), Waccamaw High (808 students), and Andrews Elementary (604 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.
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