- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Pleasant, SC
Laing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001217
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laing Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Laing Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laing Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Laing Middle held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450144001217 · Mount Pleasant, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 17:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Laing Middle held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Laing 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 986
Laing Middle
986 students
What this shows Laing Middle reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laing Middle compares
Laing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 73% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Laing Middle is less 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 Laing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laing 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
Similar middle schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~986 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laing Middle
How many students attend Laing Middle?
Laing Middle has 986 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laing Middle is 17:1, which is 19% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laing Middle?
19.9% of students at Laing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laing Middle is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laing Middle?
Laing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Laing Middle rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Laing Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Laing 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.