Enrollment
145
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerton, SC
Scott's Branch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scott's Branch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391500188
👥 S:T ratio 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott's Branch Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Summerton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 145
- students enrolled
Scott's Branch Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott's Branch Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Summerton, SC.
School address
District: Clarendon 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391500188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott's Branch Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott's Branch Middle
Scott's Branch Middle is a small middle school in Summerton, South Carolina, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of South Carolina schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students) and East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students) alongside Scott's Branch Middle.
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 Scott's Branch Middle compares
Scott's Branch Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
African American 86.2%
White 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Scott's Branch Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Scott's Branch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Clarendon Middle-High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker-Gamble Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott's Branch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scott's Branch Middle
How many students attend Scott's Branch Middle?
Scott's Branch Middle has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerton, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott's Branch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott's Branch Middle is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott's Branch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scott's Branch Middle is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Summerton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott's Branch Middle?
Scott's Branch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Scott's Branch Middle rank among public schools in Summerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott's Branch Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Summerton, 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 Summerton on the city page.
Is Scott's Branch Middle a good school?
Scott's Branch Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina. 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 Clarendon 06?
Besides Scott's Branch Middle, Clarendon 06 also operates Manning High (741 students), East Clarendon Middle-High (722 students), and Manning Early Childhood Center (667 students). See the Clarendon 06 district page for the complete list.
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