- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, SC
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Heyward Gibbes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450336001301
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heyward Gibbes Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heyward Gibbes Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heyward Gibbes Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336001301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Heyward Gibbes Middle held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450336001301 · Columbia, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Heyward Gibbes Middle held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Heyward Gibbes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- This school 252
Heyward Gibbes Middle
252 students
What this shows Heyward Gibbes Middle reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heyward Gibbes Middle compares
Heyward Gibbes 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.7%
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
$18,992
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.2%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Heyward Gibbes Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heyward Gibbes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heyward Gibbes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Columbia
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dent Middle
Standard public school
1,059 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo Middle
Standard public school
992 students 11:1 students per teacher
Crayton Middle
Standard public school
952 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Middle
Standard public school
796 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hand Middle
Standard public school
755 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrews Middle
Standard public school
627 students 12.3:1 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heyward Gibbes Middle
How many students attend Heyward Gibbes Middle?
Heyward Gibbes Middle has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heyward Gibbes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Heyward Gibbes Middle is 11:1, which is 23% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 30% 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 Heyward Gibbes Middle?
100.0% of students at Heyward Gibbes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heyward Gibbes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Heyward Gibbes Middle is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heyward Gibbes Middle?
Heyward Gibbes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Heyward Gibbes Middle rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Heyward Gibbes Middle ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Heyward Gibbes Middle, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Dreher High (1,144 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.