- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Varnville, SC
North District Middle
Federal NCES profile for North District Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391200609
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North District Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North District Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North District Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Varnville, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
North District Middle shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450391200609 · Varnville, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 9.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
North District Middle shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North District Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- Varnville Elem
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- This school 239
North District Middle
239 students
- Ben Hazel Prim 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- Estill Element 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows North District Middle reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How North District Middle compares
North District 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$16,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, North District Middle is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North District Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North District Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about North District Middle
How many students attend North District Middle?
North District Middle has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Varnville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North District Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North District Middle is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 41% 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 District Middle?
100.0% of students at North District Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North District Middle?
The largest demographic group at North District Middle is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Varnville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North District Middle?
North District Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North District Middle rank among public schools in Varnville?
By Resource Investment Index, North District Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Varnville, 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 Hampton?
Besides North District Middle, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and Varnville Elementary (251 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.