- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saluda, SC
Saluda Middle
Federal NCES profile for Saluda Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450346000981
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Saluda · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC.
School address
District: Saluda 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450346000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Saluda Middle shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 450346000981 · Saluda, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.4:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Saluda High (714 students)
Saluda Middle shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saluda Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saluda High
Saluda High
714 students
- This school
Saluda Middle
537 students
- Saluda Primary
Saluda Primary
474 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary
403 students
- Saluda Element
Saluda Elementary
397 students
What this shows Saluda Middle reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saluda Middle compares
Saluda Middle is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,808
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 33.1%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Saluda Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saluda 01 reports $12,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saluda Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saluda Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saluda Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saluda Middle
How many students attend Saluda Middle?
Saluda Middle has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saluda, SC. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Middle is 13.4:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% 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 Saluda Middle?
82.2% of students at Saluda Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda Middle?
The largest demographic group at Saluda Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Saluda, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda Middle?
Saluda Middle 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 Saluda Middle rank among public schools in Saluda?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saluda, 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 Saluda on the city page.
What other schools are in Saluda 01?
Besides Saluda Middle, Saluda 01 also operates Saluda High (714 students), Saluda Primary (474 students), and Hollywood Elementary (403 students). See the Saluda 01 district page for the complete list.