- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Augusta, SC
North Augusta Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Augusta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072000054
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Augusta Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Augusta Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
North Augusta Middle shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 450072000054 · North Augusta, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
North Augusta Middle shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Augusta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
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
- This school 492
North Augusta Middle
492 students
What this shows North Augusta Middle reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Augusta Middle compares
North Augusta Middle is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 47% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, North Augusta Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 North Augusta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Augusta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in North Augusta
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Augusta Middle
How many students attend North Augusta Middle?
North Augusta Middle has 492 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Augusta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Augusta Middle is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Augusta Middle?
39.1% of students at North Augusta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Augusta Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Augusta Middle is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Augusta Middle?
North Augusta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Augusta Middle rank among middle schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Augusta Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides North Augusta Middle, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.