- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morgantown, WV
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540093001299
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 784
- students enrolled
South Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Morgantown, WV.
School address
District: Monongalia County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540093001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 540093001299 · Morgantown, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgantown High School (1,754 students)
South Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgantown Hig
Morgantown High School
1,754 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,371 students
- This school
South Middle School
784 students
- Cheat Lake Ele
Cheat Lake Elementary School
754 students
- Mountainview E 645
Mountainview Elementary School
645 students
- Eastwood Eleme 642
Eastwood Elementary School
642 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$14,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, South Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monongalia County Schools reports $14,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~784 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morgantown, WV. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 5% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 21% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Morgantown, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Morgantown, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Monongalia County Schools?
Besides South Middle School, Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students), University High School (1,371 students), and Cheat Lake Elementary School (754 students). See the Monongalia County Schools district page for the complete list.