Enrollment
205
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bishopville, SC
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
Federal NCES profile for Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101619Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bishopville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Bishopville, South Carolina, enrolling 205 students.
At 14.6:1, 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.
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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of South Carolina schools, with 205 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 52 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 205 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bishopville's public schools, it stands alongside Dennis Elementary (359 students): Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech.
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 Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech compares
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.4%
White 13.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
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 Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Bishopville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~205 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech
How many students attend Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bishopville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech?
100.0% of students at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech?
The largest demographic group at Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Bishopville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech rank among public schools in Bishopville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, 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 Bishopville on the city page.
Is Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech a good school?
Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech earns 54/100 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 Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Pee Dee Math Sci & Tech, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.
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