- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mullins, SC
Palmetto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450390800772
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mullins · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mullins, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Palmetto Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450390800772 · Mullins, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 22.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High (572 students)
Palmetto Middle shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 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
- Marion High
Marion High
572 students
- Mullins High
Mullins High
557 students
- Easterling Pri
Easterling Primary
431 students
- Johnakin Middl
Johnakin Middle
395 students
- Marion Interme
Marion Intermediate
390 students
- This school
Palmetto Middle
297 students
What this shows Palmetto Middle reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Middle compares
Palmetto 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$15,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 127.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
White 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Palmetto Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion 10 reports $15,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullins High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Middle
How many students attend Palmetto Middle?
Palmetto Middle has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mullins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Middle is 22.8:1, which is 59% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Middle?
100.0% 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 African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Mullins, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Middle?
Palmetto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mullins?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mullins, 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 Marion 10?
Besides Palmetto Middle, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Mullins High (557 students), and Easterling Primary (431 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.