- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, SC
Greenville Middle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Greenville Middle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001243
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville Middle Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville Middle Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Middle Academy ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Greenville Middle Academy held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450231001243 · Greenville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 13.6:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Greenville Middle Academy held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenville Middle Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 736
Greenville Middle Academy
736 students
What this shows Greenville Middle Academy reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenville Middle Academy compares
Greenville Middle Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Greenville Middle Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenville Middle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville Middle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
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Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
Standard public school
930 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Beck International Academy
Standard public school
848 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Middle
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
League Academy
Standard public school
787 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Berea Middle
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenville Middle Academy
How many students attend Greenville Middle Academy?
Greenville Middle Academy has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle Academy is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Greenville Middle Academy?
55.9% of students at Greenville Middle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville Middle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greenville Middle Academy is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville Middle Academy?
Greenville Middle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Greenville Middle Academy rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Middle Academy ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Greenville Middle Academy, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.