- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingstree, SC
Kingstree Middle Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Kingstree Middle Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450378001107
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingstree Middle Magnet earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingstree · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingstree Middle Magnet has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Kingstree Middle Magnet shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 450378001107 · Kingstree, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingstree High (681 students)
Kingstree Middle Magnet shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kingstree Middle Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingstree High
Kingstree High
681 students
- W.M. Anderson
W.M. Anderson Primary
364 students
- Kenneth Gardne
Kenneth Gardner Elementary
362 students
- This school
Kingstree Middle Magnet
341 students
- Hemingway Elem 269
Hemingway Elementary
269 students
- Greeleyville P 222
Greeleyville Primary
222 students
What this shows Kingstree Middle Magnet reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingstree Middle Magnet compares
Kingstree Middle Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$21,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 88.9%
White 6.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Kingstree Middle Magnet is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingstree Middle Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeleyville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingstree Middle Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingstree Middle Magnet
How many students attend Kingstree Middle Magnet?
Kingstree Middle Magnet has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingstree, SC. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingstree Middle Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingstree Middle Magnet is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Kingstree Middle Magnet?
100.0% of students at Kingstree Middle Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingstree Middle Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Kingstree Middle Magnet is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Kingstree, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingstree Middle Magnet?
Kingstree Middle Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Kingstree Middle Magnet rank among public schools in Kingstree?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingstree Middle Magnet ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, 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 Williamsburg 01?
Besides Kingstree Middle Magnet, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.