Enrollment
540
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graniteville, SC
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leavelle Mccampbell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072001196
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Graniteville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leavelle Mccampbell Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Graniteville, South Carolina, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of South Carolina schools and 22% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aiken 01 spends $11,604 per pupil, 20% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students) and Midland Valley High (1,558 students) alongside Leavelle Mccampbell Middle.
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 Leavelle Mccampbell Middle compares
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$11,604
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 38.3%
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aiken 01, which includes Leavelle Mccampbell Middle.
$11,604
Per student
-20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 Leavelle Mccampbell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leavelle Mccampbell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~540 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leavelle Mccampbell Middle
How many students attend Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graniteville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?
51.4% of students at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leavelle Mccampbell Middle is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Graniteville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leavelle Mccampbell Middle?
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Leavelle Mccampbell Middle rank among public schools in Graniteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leavelle Mccampbell Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, 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 Graniteville on the city page.
Is Leavelle Mccampbell Middle a good school?
Leavelle Mccampbell Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Aiken 01?
Besides Leavelle Mccampbell Middle, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.
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