- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Prosperity, SC
Mid-Carolina High
Federal NCES profile for Mid-Carolina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450303000818
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid-Carolina High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Prosperity · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid-Carolina High has class sizes larger than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Carolina High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prosperity, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mid-Carolina High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 450303000818 · Prosperity, SC High · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 16.2:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Mid-Carolina High held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mid-Carolina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- This school
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- Newberry Eleme
Newberry Elementary
421 students
What this shows Mid-Carolina High reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mid-Carolina High compares
Mid-Carolina High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Mid-Carolina High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mid-Carolina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newberry Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid-Carolina High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mid-Carolina High
How many students attend Mid-Carolina High?
Mid-Carolina High has 681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Prosperity, SC. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid-Carolina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid-Carolina High is 16.2:1, which is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mid-Carolina High?
52.4% of students at Mid-Carolina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid-Carolina High?
The largest demographic group at Mid-Carolina High is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Prosperity, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid-Carolina High?
Mid-Carolina High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Mid-Carolina High rank among public schools in Prosperity?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Carolina High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Prosperity, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Mid-Carolina High, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Newberry Middle (629 students), and Mid-Carolina Middle (553 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.