Enrollment
239
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391200609
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North District Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North District Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North District Middle
North District Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Varnville, South Carolina, enrolling 239 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, North District Middle is leaner than roughly 95% of South Carolina schools and 36% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 239 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (36%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students) and Hampton Elementary (275 students) alongside North District Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North District Middle compares
North District Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,845
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton, which includes North District Middle.
$15,845
Per student
+9%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Varnville on the city page.
Is North District Middle a good school?
North District Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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