- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Columbia, SC
Midlands Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Midlands Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101614Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlands Middle College earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlands Middle College has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Middle College ranks #9 of 14 public schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Midlands Middle College grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+50.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 450390101614 · West Columbia, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
115 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Midlands Middle College grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+50.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midlands Middle College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 115
Midlands Middle College
115 students
What this shows Midlands Middle College reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midlands Middle College compares
Midlands Middle College is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 67% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Midlands Middle College is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midlands Middle College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlands Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in West Columbia
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midlands Middle College
How many students attend Midlands Middle College?
Midlands Middle College has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlands Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlands Middle College is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlands Middle College?
24.7% of students at Midlands Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlands Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Midlands Middle College is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlands Middle College?
Midlands Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Midlands Middle College rank among public schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlands Middle College ranks #9 of 14 public schools in West Columbia, 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 West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Midlands Middle College, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.