- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake City, SC
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450219001647
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC.
School address
District: Florence 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450219001647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 450219001647 · Lake City, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High (492 students)
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High
492 students
- Scranton Eleme
Scranton Elementary
389 students
- J. Paul Truluc
J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet
385 students
- Lake City Earl
Lake City Early Childhood Center
357 students
- J. C. Lynch El
J. C. Lynch Elementary
353 students
- This school
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
275 students
What this shows Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High compares
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,537
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.2%
White 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 03 reports $15,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scranton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake City Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. C. Lynch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake City, SC. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lake City, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High?
Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lake City, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 03?
Besides Ronald E. Mcnair Jr. High, Florence 03 also operates Lake City High (492 students), Scranton Elementary (389 students), and J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet (385 students). See the Florence 03 district page for the complete list.