- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072001198
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Midland Valley High held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450072001198 · Graniteville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,558 enr · 19.5:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Midland Valley High held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midland Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- This school
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- Byrd Elementar
Byrd Elementary
708 students
What this shows Midland Valley High reports 1,558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Valley High compares
Midland Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,349
- 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
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 (~1,558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,477 (2022-23) → 1,486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
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.