Enrollment
1,558
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Graniteville, SC
Midland Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Midland Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072001198
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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
Midland Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Graniteville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland Valley High has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Valley High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midland Valley High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midland Valley High
Midland Valley High is a higher-need, large high school in Graniteville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,558 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 95% of South Carolina schools and 36% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,558 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aiken 01 spends $11,604 per pupil, 20% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 609 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,558 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students) and South Aiken High (1,349 students) alongside Midland Valley High.
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 Midland Valley High compares
Midland Valley High 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 22% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,558 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,558
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$11,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
334
in-school suspensions + 275 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
White 42.1%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Midland Valley High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aiken 01, which includes Midland Valley High.
$11,604
Per student
-20%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 Midland Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byrd Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~1,558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Midland Valley High's federal record.
- Compare Midland Valley High against another school. Compare schools
- Aiken 01's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Midland Valley High
How many students attend Midland Valley High?
Midland Valley High has 1,558 students enrolled. It is a high school in Graniteville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Valley High is 19.5:1, which is 36% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland Valley High?
57.5% of students at Midland Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Midland Valley High is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Graniteville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Valley High?
Midland Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midland Valley High rank among public schools in Graniteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Valley High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Graniteville, 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 Graniteville on the city page.
Is Midland Valley High a good school?
Midland Valley High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Aiken 01?
Besides Midland Valley High, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), South Aiken High (1,349 students), and Aiken High (1,097 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.