Enrollment
937
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spartanburg, SC
Mccracken Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mccracken 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 450366001051
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccracken Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccracken Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccracken Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccracken Middle
Mccracken Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 937 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 937 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 07 spends $17,602 per pupil, 21% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 392 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 937 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Spartanburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Fairforest Middle (1,007 students): Mccracken Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students) and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students) alongside Mccracken 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 Mccracken Middle compares
Mccracken 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$17,602
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 48.1%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Mccracken Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 07, which includes Mccracken Middle.
$17,602
Per student
+21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 13.4%
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 Mccracken Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. P. Todd School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccracken Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Spartanburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~937 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mccracken Middle
How many students attend Mccracken Middle?
Mccracken Middle has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccracken Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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 Mccracken Middle?
73.5% of students at Mccracken Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccracken Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mccracken Middle is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccracken Middle?
Mccracken 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 Mccracken Middle rank among middle schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccracken Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg on the city page.
Is Mccracken Middle a good school?
Mccracken Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Spartanburg 07?
Besides Mccracken Middle, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students), and Carver Middle (633 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.
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