Enrollment
999
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, SC
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001247
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughes Academy of Science and Technology compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is a higher-need, large middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 999 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 999 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 999 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle (930 students): Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Hughes Academy of Science and Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hughes Academy of Science and Technology compares
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▼ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
African American 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Hughes Academy of Science and Technology.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hughes Academy of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Academy of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
Standard public school
930 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Beck International Academy
Standard public school
848 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Middle
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
League Academy
Standard public school
787 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Berea Middle
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Greenville Middle Academy
Standard public school
736 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
63.2% of students at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hughes Academy of Science and Technology rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is Hughes Academy of Science and Technology a good school?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Hughes Academy of Science and Technology, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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