- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seneca, SC
Seneca Middle
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450306001436
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Seneca, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Seneca Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 450306001436 · Seneca, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 14.8:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Seneca Middle held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Seneca Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- This school
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- West Oak Middl
West Oak Middle
656 students
What this shows Seneca Middle reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Middle compares
Seneca 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▼ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$14,323
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Seneca Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Middle
How many students attend Seneca Middle?
Seneca Middle has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seneca, SC. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Middle is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca Middle?
70.0% of students at Seneca Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Middle?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Middle is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Seneca, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Middle?
Seneca Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Seneca Middle rank among public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Seneca, 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 Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Seneca Middle, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.