- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450231001247 · Greenville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
999 students
What this shows Hughes Academy of Science and Technology reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Academy of Science and Technology compares
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,133
- 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
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 (~999 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.