- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Powdersville Middle grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 450078001444 · Greenville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 15.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Powdersville Middle grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Powdersville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- This school
Powdersville Middle
801 students
What this shows Powdersville Middle reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powdersville Middle compares
Powdersville Middle is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,981
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
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.
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
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,086
- 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
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 (~801 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), up 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.