Enrollment
244
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lost Creek, WV
South Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540051000864
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harrison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lost Creek · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 244
- students enrolled
South Harrison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lost Creek, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Harrison Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Harrison Middle School
South Harrison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lost Creek, West Virginia, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 244 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 244 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students) and Johnson Elementary School (742 students) alongside South Harrison Middle 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 Harrison Middle School compares
South Harrison Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, South Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County Schools, which includes South Harrison Middle School.
$13,777
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 Harrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Harrison Middle School
How many students attend South Harrison Middle School?
South Harrison Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lost Creek, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 15% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Harrison Middle School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Lost Creek, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harrison Middle School?
South Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Lost Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lost Creek, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lost Creek on the city page.
Is South Harrison Middle School a good school?
South Harrison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of West Virginia schools. 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 Harrison County Schools?
Besides South Harrison Middle School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.
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