Enrollment
483
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manning, SC
Manning Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Manning Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391500326
👥 S:T ratio 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manning Junior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Manning · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 483
- students enrolled
Manning Junior High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Junior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Manning, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391500326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning Junior High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manning Junior High
Manning Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Manning, South Carolina, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 93% of South Carolina schools and 30% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students) and East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students) alongside Manning Junior High.
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 Manning Junior High compares
Manning Junior High 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
African American 66.3%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Manning Junior High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Manning Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manning Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manning Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manning Junior High
How many students attend Manning Junior High?
Manning Junior High has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manning, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning Junior High is 18.6:1, which is 30% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Manning Junior High is African American at 66.3% of enrollment, in Manning, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning Junior High?
Manning Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Manning Junior High rank among public schools in Manning?
By Resource Investment Index, Manning Junior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Manning, 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 Manning on the city page.
Is Manning Junior High a good school?
Manning Junior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Clarendon 06?
Besides Manning Junior High, Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students), East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students), and Manning Early Childhood Center (667 students). See the Clarendon 06 district page for the complete list.
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