- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simpsonville, SC
Mauldin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mauldin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231000455
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mauldin Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mauldin Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mauldin Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mauldin Middle held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450231000455 · Simpsonville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
922 enr · 16.5:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Mauldin Middle held near 916 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mauldin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Mauldin Middle
922 students
What this shows Mauldin Middle reports 922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mauldin Middle compares
Mauldin 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 34% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Mauldin Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mauldin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mauldin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Simpsonville
3 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 (~922 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mauldin Middle
How many students attend Mauldin Middle?
Mauldin Middle has 922 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mauldin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mauldin Middle is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mauldin Middle?
48.5% of students at Mauldin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mauldin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mauldin Middle is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mauldin Middle?
Mauldin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mauldin Middle rank among middle schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mauldin Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Simpsonville, 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 Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Mauldin Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.