- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newberry, SC
Newberry Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newberry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450303001284
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberry Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberry Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Newberry, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Newberry Middle held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450303001284 · Newberry, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Newberry Middle held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newberry 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
- This school
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 Newberry Middle reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newberry Middle compares
Newberry 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 15.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Newberry Middle is more 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 Newberry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newberry Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberry 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
- 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 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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newberry Middle
How many students attend Newberry Middle?
Newberry Middle has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newberry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry Middle is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Newberry Middle?
100.0% of students at Newberry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberry Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newberry Middle is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Newberry, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberry Middle?
Newberry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Newberry Middle rank among public schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Newberry, 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 Newberry on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Newberry Middle, Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Mid-Carolina Middle (553 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.