- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goose Creek, SC
Sedgefield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sedgefield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450117000171
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedgefield Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedgefield Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedgefield Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Sedgefield Middle held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450117000171 · Goose Creek, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Sedgefield Middle held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sedgefield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 950
Sedgefield Middle
950 students
What this shows Sedgefield Middle reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sedgefield Middle compares
Sedgefield 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
950
Bigger than 90% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$12,810
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 21.6%
Two or More 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Sedgefield Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sedgefield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedgefield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Goose Creek
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~950 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sedgefield Middle
How many students attend Sedgefield Middle?
Sedgefield Middle has 950 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goose Creek, SC. CCD year-over-year: 986 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedgefield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedgefield Middle is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sedgefield Middle?
100.0% of students at Sedgefield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedgefield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sedgefield Middle is African American at 35.8% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedgefield Middle?
Sedgefield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sedgefield Middle rank among middle schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedgefield Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Sedgefield Middle, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.