Enrollment
797
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rollings Middle School of the Arts compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rollings Middle School of the Arts
Rollings Middle School of the Arts is a mid-sized middle school in Summerville, South Carolina, enrolling 797 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of South Carolina schools and 21% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 797 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dorchester 02 spends $11,173 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Summerville's middle schools, it stands alongside East Edisto Middle (1,031 students): Rollings Middle School of the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 20.2:1).
Dorchester 02 also operates Summerville High (3,361 students) and Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students) alongside Rollings Middle School of the Arts.
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 Rollings Middle School of the Arts compares
Rollings Middle School of the Arts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 02, which includes Rollings Middle School of the Arts.
$11,173
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 3,361
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~797 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rollings Middle School of the Arts a good school?
Rollings Middle School of the Arts earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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