- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamston, SC
Palmetto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450078000074
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Williamston, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Palmetto Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 450078000074 · Williamston, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 13.1:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Palmetto Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Palmetto Middle
749 students
What this shows Palmetto Middle reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Middle compares
Palmetto 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▼ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$10,981
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Palmetto Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Middle
How many students attend Palmetto Middle?
Palmetto Middle has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Palmetto Middle?
63.2% of students at Palmetto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Middle?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Middle is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Williamston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Middle?
Palmetto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Palmetto Middle rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Williamston, 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 Anderson 01?
Besides Palmetto Middle, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.