- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chesnee, SC
Rainbow Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450351001558
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Lake Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Lake Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Lake Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Rainbow Lake Middle held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450351001558 · Chesnee, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 15.2:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Rainbow Lake Middle held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- This school 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- Shoally Creek 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Rainbow Lake Middle reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Lake Middle compares
Rainbow Lake 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▼ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$10,785
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 269 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Rainbow Lake Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoally Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Chesnee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Lake Middle
How many students attend Rainbow Lake Middle?
Rainbow Lake Middle has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chesnee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 996 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Lake Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainbow Lake Middle?
62.7% of students at Rainbow Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Lake Middle is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Chesnee, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Lake Middle?
Rainbow Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Rainbow Lake Middle rank among public schools in Chesnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Lake Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, 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 Chesnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Rainbow Lake Middle, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Sugar Ridge Elementary (864 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.