- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prosperity, SC
Mid-Carolina Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mid-Carolina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450303001283
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mid-Carolina Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prosperity · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mid-Carolina Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Carolina Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prosperity, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mid-Carolina Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 450303001283 · Prosperity, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Mid-Carolina Middle held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mid-Carolina Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- This school
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- Newberry Eleme
Newberry Elementary
421 students
What this shows Mid-Carolina Middle reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mid-Carolina Middle compares
Mid-Carolina 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Mid-Carolina Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newberry Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mid-Carolina Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mid-Carolina Middle
How many students attend Mid-Carolina Middle?
Mid-Carolina Middle has 553 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prosperity, SC. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid-Carolina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid-Carolina Middle is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Mid-Carolina Middle?
54.7% of students at Mid-Carolina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mid-Carolina Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mid-Carolina Middle is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Prosperity, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mid-Carolina Middle?
Mid-Carolina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Prosperity?
By Resource Investment Index, Mid-Carolina Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Newberry Middle (629 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.