Enrollment
159
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Central Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Central Junior High School
South Central Junior High School is a small middle school in Greenwich, Ohio, enrolling 159 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Central Local also operates South Central Elementary School (372 students) and South Central High School (211 students) alongside South Central Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Central Junior High School compares
South Central Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Central Local, which includes South Central Junior High School.
$14,171
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Greenwich on the city page.
Is South Central Junior High School a good school?
South Central Junior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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