- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
Saluda Trail Middle
Federal NCES profile for Saluda Trail Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387000537
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda Trail Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda Trail Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Trail Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387000537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Saluda Trail Middle held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450387000537 · Rock Hill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Saluda Trail Middle held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saluda Trail Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 751
Saluda Trail Middle
751 students
What this shows Saluda Trail Middle reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saluda Trail Middle compares
Saluda Trail Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,182
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.6%
White 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Saluda Trail Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saluda Trail Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda Trail Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dutchman Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Standard public school
827 students 12:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Middle
Standard public school
669 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rawlinson Road Middle
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saluda Trail Middle
How many students attend Saluda Trail Middle?
Saluda Trail Middle has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda Trail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda Trail Middle is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Trail Middle?
100.0% of students at Saluda Trail Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda Trail Middle?
The largest demographic group at Saluda Trail Middle is African American at 56.6% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda Trail Middle?
Saluda Trail Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Trail Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda Trail Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Saluda Trail Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.