Enrollment
106
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450336001195Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland One Charter Middle College compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland One Charter Middle College
Richland One Charter Middle College is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 98% of South Carolina schools and 48% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of South Carolina schools, with 106 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Richland 01 spends $18,122 per pupil, 24% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Columbia's high schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley High (2,230 students): Richland One Charter Middle College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 18.3:1).
Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students) and Lower Richland High (1,218 students) alongside Richland One Charter Middle College.
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 Richland One Charter Middle College compares
Richland One Charter Middle College 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 | 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 (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
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
$18,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland 01, which includes Richland One Charter Middle College.
$18,122
Per student
+24%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 28.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland One Charter Middle College a good school?
Richland One Charter Middle College earns 44/100 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. 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 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.
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