- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johns Island, SC
Haut Gap Middle
Federal NCES profile for Haut Gap Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001215
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haut Gap Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Johns Island · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haut Gap Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haut Gap Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Johns Island, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Haut Gap Middle held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 450144001215 · Johns Island, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Haut Gap Middle held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Haut Gap Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 412
Haut Gap Middle
412 students
What this shows Haut Gap Middle reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haut Gap Middle compares
Haut Gap 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Haut Gap Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haut Gap Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haut Gap Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haut Gap Middle
How many students attend Haut Gap Middle?
Haut Gap Middle has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johns Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haut Gap Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Haut Gap Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Haut Gap Middle?
100.0% of students at Haut Gap Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haut Gap Middle?
The largest demographic group at Haut Gap Middle is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Johns Island, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haut Gap Middle?
Haut Gap Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Haut Gap Middle rank among public schools in Johns Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Haut Gap Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Johns Island, 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 Charleston 01?
Besides Haut Gap Middle, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.