- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barnwell, SC
Guinyard-Butler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Guinyard-Butler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450108000131
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guinyard-Butler Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Barnwell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Guinyard-Butler Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guinyard-Butler Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, SC.
School address
District: Barnwell 45 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450108000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Guinyard-Butler Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450108000131 · Barnwell, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 19.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnwell Primary (680 students)
Guinyard-Butler Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Guinyard-Butler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnwell Prima
Barnwell Primary
680 students
- Barnwell High
Barnwell High
557 students
- Barnwell Eleme
Barnwell Elementary
425 students
- This school
Guinyard-Butler Middle
335 students
What this shows Guinyard-Butler Middle reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guinyard-Butler Middle compares
Guinyard-Butler 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$15,345
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
African American 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Guinyard-Butler Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnwell 45 reports $15,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guinyard-Butler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnwell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnwell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guinyard-Butler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Guinyard-Butler Middle
How many students attend Guinyard-Butler Middle?
Guinyard-Butler Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barnwell, SC. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guinyard-Butler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Guinyard-Butler Middle is 19.7:1, which is 38% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guinyard-Butler Middle?
100.0% of students at Guinyard-Butler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guinyard-Butler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Guinyard-Butler Middle is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Barnwell, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guinyard-Butler Middle?
Guinyard-Butler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Guinyard-Butler Middle rank among public schools in Barnwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Guinyard-Butler Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Barnwell, 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 Barnwell 45?
Besides Guinyard-Butler Middle, Barnwell 45 also operates Barnwell Primary (680 students), Barnwell High (557 students), and Barnwell Elementary (425 students). See the Barnwell 45 district page for the complete list.