- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aiken, SC
M. B. Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for M. B. Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072001197
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. B. Kennedy Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
M. B. Kennedy Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. B. Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
M. B. Kennedy Middle held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450072001197 · Aiken, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 17.9:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
M. B. Kennedy Middle held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
M. B. Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 643
M. B. Kennedy Middle
643 students
What this shows M. B. Kennedy Middle reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. B. Kennedy Middle compares
M. B. Kennedy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 36% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, M. B. Kennedy Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. B. Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. B. Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 in Aiken
2 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. B. Kennedy Middle
How many students attend M. B. Kennedy Middle?
M. B. Kennedy Middle has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. B. Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at M. B. Kennedy Middle is 17.9:1, which is 25% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. B. Kennedy Middle?
47.3% of students at M. B. Kennedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. B. Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at M. B. Kennedy Middle is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. B. Kennedy Middle?
M. B. Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 M. B. Kennedy Middle rank among middle schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, M. B. Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Aiken, 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 Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides M. B. Kennedy 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.