- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Rawlinson Road Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 450387001148 · Rock Hill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Rawlinson Road Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rawlinson Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 644
Rawlinson Road Middle
644 students
What this shows Rawlinson Road Middle reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rawlinson Road Middle compares
Rawlinson Road 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,822
- 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
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 (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.