- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bishopville, SC
Lee Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lee Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450267001540
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Central Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bishopville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Central Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Central Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, SC.
School address
District: Lee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450267001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lee Central Middle shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450267001540 · Bishopville, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee Central High (402 students)
Lee Central Middle shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lee Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee Central Hi
Lee Central High
402 students
- Dennis Element
Dennis Elementary
359 students
- This school
Lee Central Middle
288 students
- Lower Lee Elem 128
Lower Lee Elementary
128 students
- West Lee Eleme 98
West Lee Elementary
98 students
What this shows Lee Central Middle reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Central Middle compares
Lee Central Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$17,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.5%
White 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Lee Central Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Lee 01 reports $17,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dennis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Central Middle
How many students attend Lee Central Middle?
Lee Central Middle has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bishopville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Central Middle is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Lee Central Middle?
100.0% of students at Lee Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lee Central Middle is African American at 87.5% of enrollment, in Bishopville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Central Middle?
Lee Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lee Central Middle rank among public schools in Bishopville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Central Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, 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 Bishopville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee 01?
Besides Lee Central Middle, Lee 01 also operates Lee Central High (402 students), Dennis Elementary (359 students), and Lower Lee Elementary (128 students). See the Lee 01 district page for the complete list.