Enrollment
307
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Point, OH
South Point Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Point Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390479503057
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Point · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 307
- students enrolled
South Point Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Point, OH.
School address
District: South Point Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479503057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Point Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Point Middle School
South Point Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in South Point, Ohio, enrolling 307 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 307 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students) and South Point Elementary School (355 students) alongside South Point 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 Point Middle School compares
South Point Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$14,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, South Point Middle 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 Point Local, which includes South Point Middle School.
$14,786
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 6.2%
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 Point Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~307 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Point Middle School
How many students attend South Point Middle School?
South Point Middle School has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Point, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher 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 Point Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Point Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in South Point, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point Middle School?
South Point Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Point Middle School rank among public schools in South Point?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Point, 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 South Point on the city page.
Is South Point Middle School a good school?
South Point Middle School earns 35/100 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 Point Local?
Besides South Point Middle School, South Point Local also operates Burlington Elementary School (364 students), South Point Elementary School (355 students), and South Point High School (317 students). See the South Point Local district page for the complete list.
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