Enrollment
1,146
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge Middle
Oakridge Middle is a large middle school in Clover, South Carolina, enrolling 1,146 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,146 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 272 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,146 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Clover's middle schools, it stands alongside Clover Middle (969 students): Oakridge Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14:1).
York 02 also operates Clover High (2,713 students) and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students) alongside Oakridge 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 Oakridge Middle compares
Oakridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 02, which includes Oakridge Middle.
$13,027
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 40.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oakridge Middle a good school?
Oakridge Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 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.
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