Enrollment
644
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
Rawlinson Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rawlinson Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387001148
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rawlinson Road Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rawlinson Road Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rawlinson Road Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rawlinson Road Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rawlinson Road Middle
Rawlinson Road Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 644 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 644 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 287 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 644 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rock Hill's middle schools, it stands alongside Dutchman Creek Middle (856 students): Rawlinson Road Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside Rawlinson Road 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 Rawlinson Road Middle compares
Rawlinson Road 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
African American 48.8%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Rawlinson Road Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes Rawlinson Road Middle.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Rawlinson Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rawlinson Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dutchman Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Standard public school
827 students 12:1 students per teacher
Saluda Trail Middle
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Middle
Standard public school
669 students 13.4:1 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 (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rawlinson Road Middle
How many students attend Rawlinson Road Middle?
Rawlinson Road Middle has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawlinson Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rawlinson Road Middle is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Rawlinson Road Middle?
100.0% of students at Rawlinson Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rawlinson Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rawlinson Road Middle is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rawlinson Road Middle?
Rawlinson Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Rawlinson Road Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Rawlinson Road Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
Is Rawlinson Road Middle a good school?
Rawlinson Road Middle earns 60/100 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 York 03?
Besides Rawlinson Road Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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