- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwich, OH
South Central Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390477305546
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greenwich · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Central Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Central Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenwich, OH.
School address
District: South Central Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390477305546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Central Junior High School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390477305546 · Greenwich, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 15.9:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Elementary School (372 students)
South Central Junior High School grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South Central Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Central
South Central Elementary School
372 students
- South Central
South Central High School
211 students
- This school
South Central Junior High School
159 students
What this shows South Central Junior High School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Junior High School compares
South Central Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, South Central Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Central Local reports $14,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Junior High School
How many students attend South Central Junior High School?
South Central Junior High School has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwich, OH. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Junior High School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 South Central Junior High School?
27.2% of students at South Central Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Junior High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Greenwich, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Junior High School?
South Central Junior High School 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 South Central Junior High School rank among public schools in Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, South Central Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greenwich, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Central Local?
Besides South Central Junior High School, South Central Local also operates South Central Elementary School (372 students) and South Central High School (211 students). See the South Central Local district page for the complete list.