Enrollment
297
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmetto Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmetto Middle
Palmetto Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 98% of South Carolina schools and 59% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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 297 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 297 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students) and Mullins High (557 students) alongside Palmetto 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 Palmetto Middle compares
Palmetto 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 | 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 (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
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
$13,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion 10, which includes Palmetto Middle.
$13,793
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mullins on the city page.
Is Palmetto Middle a good school?
Palmetto Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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