- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, SC
Simmons Pinckney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Pinckney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450144001660
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Pinckney Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Simmons Pinckney Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Pinckney Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Simmons Pinckney Middle shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450144001660 · Charleston, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Simmons Pinckney Middle shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Simmons Pinckney Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 190
Simmons Pinckney Middle
190 students
What this shows Simmons Pinckney Middle reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simmons Pinckney Middle compares
Simmons Pinckney Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 2% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.3%
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
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 98.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 93.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Simmons Pinckney Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simmons Pinckney Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Pinckney Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Charleston
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simmons Pinckney Middle
How many students attend Simmons Pinckney Middle?
Simmons Pinckney Middle has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Pinckney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Pinckney Middle is 7:1, which is 51% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 55% 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 Simmons Pinckney Middle?
100.0% of students at Simmons Pinckney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Pinckney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Pinckney Middle is African American at 93.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Pinckney Middle?
Simmons Pinckney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Simmons Pinckney Middle rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Pinckney Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Simmons Pinckney Middle, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.