Enrollment
877
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gold Hill Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gold Hill Middle
Gold Hill Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tega Cay, South Carolina, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 877 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
York 04 also operates Fort Mill High (2,115 students) and Nation Ford High (1,921 students) alongside Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill Middle compares
Gold Hill 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,810
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 04, which includes Gold Hill Middle.
$11,810
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~877 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tega Cay on the city page.
Is Gold Hill Middle a good school?
Gold Hill Middle earns 61/100 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 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.
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