- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clover, SC
Oakridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450384001100
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Oakridge Middle held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450384001100 · Clover, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 14.5:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover High (2,713 students)
Oakridge Middle held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oakridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover High
Clover High
2,713 students
- This school
Oakridge Middle
1,146 students
- Crowders Creek
Crowders Creek Elementary
1,104 students
- Clover Middle 969
Clover Middle
969 students
- Oakridge Eleme 818
Oakridge Elementary
818 students
- Larne Elementa 574
Larne Elementary
574 students
What this shows Oakridge Middle reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakridge Middle compares
Oakridge 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Oakridge Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 02 reports $13,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larne Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Clover
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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Middle
How many students attend Oakridge Middle?
Oakridge Middle has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clover, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge Middle?
21.8% of students at Oakridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Middle is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Clover, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Middle?
Oakridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Oakridge Middle rank among public schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Clover, 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 Clover on the city page.
What other schools are in York 02?
Besides Oakridge Middle, York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students), Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students), and Clover Middle (969 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.