- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kershaw, SC
North Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450255000766
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Kershaw · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
North Central Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 450255000766 · Kershaw, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
North Central Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- This school 408
North Central Middle
408 students
What this shows North Central Middle reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Middle compares
North Central 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$11,753
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 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, North Central Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Kershaw
1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Middle
How many students attend North Central Middle?
North Central Middle has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kershaw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle is 12.8:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 North Central Middle?
100.0% of students at North Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Central Middle is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Kershaw, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Middle?
North Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Central Middle rank among public schools in Kershaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, 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 Kershaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides North Central Middle, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.