- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Pleasant Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270000977
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Pleasant Hill Middle shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 707 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 450270000977 · Lexington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 13.4:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Pleasant Hill Middle shrank from 748 students in 2022-23 to 707 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 750
Pleasant Hill Middle
750 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill Middle reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill Middle compares
Pleasant Hill 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 76% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,591
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Pleasant Hill Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beechwood Middle
Standard public school
1,033 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
893 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Carolina Springs Middle
Standard public school
791 students 12:1 students per teacher
Meadow Glen Middle
Standard public school
778 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Middle?
Pleasant Hill Middle has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Middle is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Pleasant Hill Middle?
17.5% of students at Pleasant Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Middle is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Middle?
Pleasant Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pleasant Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Pleasant Hill Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.