- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Richland One Charter Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Richland One Charter Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450336001195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland One Charter Middle College earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #3 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland One Charter Middle College has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland One Charter Middle College ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Richland One Charter Middle College grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+31.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 450336001195 · Columbia, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
106 enr · 21.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Richland One Charter Middle College grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (+31.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Richland One Charter Middle College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- This school 106
Richland One Charter Middle College
106 students
What this shows Richland One Charter Middle College reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland One Charter Middle College compares
Richland One Charter Middle College 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.6%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Richland One Charter Middle College is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland One Charter Middle College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland One Charter Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland One Charter Middle College
How many students attend Richland One Charter Middle College?
Richland One Charter Middle College has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland One Charter Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland One Charter Middle College is 21.2:1, which is 48% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland One Charter Middle College?
100.0% of students at Richland One Charter Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland One Charter Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Richland One Charter Middle College is African American at 73.6% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland One Charter Middle College?
Richland One Charter Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Richland One Charter Middle College rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland One Charter Middle College ranks #3 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Richland One Charter Middle College, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Dreher High (1,144 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.