- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tega Cay, SC
Gold Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gold Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390000368
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gold Hill Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tega Cay · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gold Hill Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Hill Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, SC.
School address
District: York 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Gold Hill Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 450390000368 · Tega Cay, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 14.9:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Mill High (2,115 students)
Gold Hill Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gold Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Mill High
Fort Mill High
2,115 students
- Nation Ford Hi
Nation Ford High
1,921 students
- Catawba Ridge
Catawba Ridge High School
1,704 students
- Pleasant Knoll
Pleasant Knoll Middle
916 students
- This school
Gold Hill Middle
877 students
- Gold Hill Elem 815
Gold Hill Elementary
815 students
What this shows Gold Hill Middle reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gold Hill Middle compares
Gold Hill 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 88% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,290
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Asian 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Gold Hill Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 04 reports $12,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gold Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nation Ford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catawba Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Knoll Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gold Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gold Hill Middle
How many students attend Gold Hill Middle?
Gold Hill Middle has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tega Cay, SC. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Hill Middle is 14.9:1, which is 4% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gold Hill Middle?
9.1% of students at Gold Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gold Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gold Hill Middle is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Tega Cay, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gold Hill Middle?
Gold Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Gold Hill Middle rank among public schools in Tega Cay?
By Resource Investment Index, Gold Hill Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tega Cay, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in York 04?
Besides Gold Hill Middle, York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students), Nation Ford High (1,921 students), and Catawba Ridge High School (1,704 students). See the York 04 district page for the complete list.