- Enrollment
- 3,920
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moore, SC
R. P. Dawkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for R. P. Dawkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450363001316
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. P. Dawkins Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moore · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
R. P. Dawkins Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. P. Dawkins Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
R. P. Dawkins Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450363001316 · Moore, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 12.9:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorman High (3,920 students)
R. P. Dawkins Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
R. P. Dawkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorman High
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- This school 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- L. E. Gable Mi 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows R. P. Dawkins Middle reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. P. Dawkins Middle compares
R. P. Dawkins Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 8% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,109
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, R. P. Dawkins Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. P. Dawkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L. E. Gable Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. P. Dawkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. P. Dawkins Middle
How many students attend R. P. Dawkins Middle?
R. P. Dawkins Middle has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moore, SC. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. P. Dawkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. P. Dawkins Middle is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 R. P. Dawkins Middle?
68.3% of students at R. P. Dawkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. P. Dawkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at R. P. Dawkins Middle is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Moore, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. P. Dawkins Middle?
R. P. Dawkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 R. P. Dawkins Middle rank among public schools in Moore?
By Resource Investment Index, R. P. Dawkins Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moore, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 06?
Besides R. P. Dawkins Middle, Spartanburg 06 also operates Dorman High (3,920 students), Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), and Roebuck Elementary (853 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.