Enrollment
284
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390479404630
Rock Hill Middle School — Ironton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Rock Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rock Hill Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Hill Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rock Hill Middle School reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 64% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 284 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rock Hill Local spends $21,804 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.1% from local sources (property taxes), 46.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rock Hill Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,804
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 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. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 284 Top 29% in Ohio — larger than 71% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 5.8:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390479404630
Student demographics
White 98.2%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 284:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rock Hill Local, which includes Rock Hill Middle School.
$21,804
Per student
+29%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 46.1%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Hill Middle School
How many students attend Rock Hill Middle School?
Rock Hill Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ironton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Hill Middle School is 5.8:1, which is 68% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Hill Middle School is White at 98.2%. The school serves a student body in Ironton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Hill Middle School?
Rock Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.