- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Scott's Branch Middle held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450391500188 · Summerton, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Manning High (741 students)
Scott's Branch Middle held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scott's Branch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manning High
Manning High
741 students
- East Clarendon
East Clarendon Middle-High
722 students
- Manning Early
Manning Early Childhood Center
667 students
- Walker-Gamble
Walker-Gamble Elementary
547 students
- Manning Junior
Manning Junior High
483 students
- This school 145
Scott's Branch Middle
145 students
What this shows Scott's Branch Middle reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott's Branch Middle compares
Scott's Branch 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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.
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.