- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Augusta, SC
Paul Knox Middle
Federal NCES profile for Paul Knox Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450072000050
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Knox Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in North Augusta · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Knox Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Knox Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Paul Knox Middle shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-17.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 450072000050 · North Augusta, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Paul Knox Middle shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-17.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Paul Knox Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 573
Paul Knox Middle
573 students
What this shows Paul Knox Middle reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Knox Middle compares
Paul Knox 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 41% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,967
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Paul Knox Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Knox Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Knox Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in North Augusta
2 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Knox Middle
How many students attend Paul Knox Middle?
Paul Knox Middle has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Augusta, SC. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Knox Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Knox Middle is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Knox Middle?
43.9% of students at Paul Knox Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Knox Middle?
The largest demographic group at Paul Knox Middle is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in North Augusta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Knox Middle?
Paul Knox Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Paul Knox Middle rank among middle schools in North Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Knox Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Augusta, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Paul Knox Middle, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.