- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dorchester, SC
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450000201597
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000201597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450000201597 · Dorchester, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland High (680 students)
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland High
Woodland High
680 students
- William Memori
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- St. George Mid
St. George Middle
282 students
- Harleyville El 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- Clay Hill Elem 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- This school 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle compares
Harleyville-Ridgeville 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.7%
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
$19,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Memorial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. George Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harleyville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
How many students attend Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle?
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dorchester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle is 9.4:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 40% 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 Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle?
100.0% of students at Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle?
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle rank among public schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 04?
Besides Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle, Dorchester 04 also operates Woodland High (680 students), William Memorial Elementary (553 students), and St. George Middle (282 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.