Enrollment
106
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mccormick, SC
Mccormick Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mccormick Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450300000803
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccormick Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mccormick · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccormick Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, SC.
School address
District: Mccormick 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450300000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccormick Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccormick Middle
Mccormick Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Mccormick, South Carolina, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mccormick 01 spends $20,948 per pupil, 44% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 106 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mccormick 01 also operates Mccormick Elementary (225 students) and Mccormick High (192 students) alongside Mccormick 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 Mccormick Middle compares
Mccormick 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$20,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 103.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 71.7%
White 22.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Mccormick Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccormick 01, which includes Mccormick Middle.
$20,948
Per student
+44%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Mccormick Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccormick Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccormick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccormick Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mccormick Middle
How many students attend Mccormick Middle?
Mccormick Middle has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mccormick, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick Middle is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccormick Middle?
100.0% of students at Mccormick Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccormick Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mccormick Middle is African American at 71.7% of enrollment, in Mccormick, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccormick Middle?
Mccormick Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mccormick Middle rank among public schools in Mccormick?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, 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 Mccormick on the city page.
Is Mccormick Middle a good school?
Mccormick Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Mccormick 01?
Besides Mccormick Middle, Mccormick 01 also operates Mccormick Elementary (225 students) and Mccormick High (192 students). See the Mccormick 01 district page for the complete list.
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