- Enrollment
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerville, SC
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Rollings Middle School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450201000399
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rollings Middle School of the Arts earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rollings Middle School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rollings Middle School of the Arts ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rollings Middle School of the Arts held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450201000399 · Summerville, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 17.3:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Summerville High (3,361 students)
Rollings Middle School of the Arts held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rollings Middle School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summerville Hi
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- This school 797
Rollings Middle School of the Arts
797 students
What this shows Rollings Middle School of the Arts reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rollings Middle School of the Arts compares
Rollings Middle School of the Arts 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 68% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Rollings Middle School of the Arts is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rollings Middle School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Ridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rollings Middle School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Summerville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Edisto Middle
Standard public school
1,031 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Charles B. Dubose Middle
Standard public school
947 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Gregg Middle
Standard public school
810 students 14:1 students per teacher
Alston Middle
Standard public school
732 students 13.3:1 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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rollings Middle School of the Arts
How many students attend Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
Rollings Middle School of the Arts has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Rollings Middle School of the Arts is 17.3:1, which is 21% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
23.7% of students at Rollings Middle School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Rollings Middle School of the Arts is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rollings Middle School of the Arts?
Rollings Middle School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Rollings Middle School of the Arts rank among middle schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rollings Middle School of the Arts ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Rollings Middle School of the Arts, Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students), Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), and Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.