- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartsville, SC
Hartsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hartsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450186000369
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartsville Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartsville Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartsville Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Hartsville Middle shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 450186000369 · Hartsville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Hartsville Middle shrank from 921 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 71.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hartsville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- This school
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- Bay Road Eleme
Bay Road Elementary
563 students
What this shows Hartsville Middle reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartsville Middle compares
Hartsville Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
434
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
African American 38.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Hartsville Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hartsville Middle
How many students attend Hartsville Middle?
Hartsville Middle has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartsville Middle is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% 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 Hartsville Middle?
100.0% of students at Hartsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hartsville Middle is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartsville Middle?
Hartsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hartsville Middle rank among public schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartsville Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, 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 Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Hartsville Middle, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.