Enrollment
801
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, SC
Powdersville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Powdersville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450078001444
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powdersville Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Powdersville Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville Middle ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powdersville Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powdersville Middle
Powdersville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.2% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Hughes Academy of Science and Technology (999 students): Powdersville Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 15.9:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Powdersville 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 Powdersville Middle compares
Powdersville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Powdersville 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 Anderson 01, which includes Powdersville Middle.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 Powdersville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powdersville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
999 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
Standard public school
930 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Beck International Academy
Standard public school
848 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
League Academy
Standard public school
787 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Berea Middle
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Greenville Middle Academy
Standard public school
736 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powdersville Middle
How many students attend Powdersville Middle?
Powdersville Middle has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powdersville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Powdersville Middle is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powdersville Middle?
36.2% of students at Powdersville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powdersville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Powdersville Middle is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powdersville Middle?
Powdersville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Powdersville Middle rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville Middle ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
Is Powdersville Middle a good school?
Powdersville Middle earns 55/100 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 Anderson 01?
Besides Powdersville Middle, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.
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