- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkins, SC
Southeast Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450336000507
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Southeast Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 450336000507 · Hopkins, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Southeast Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southeast Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- This school 462
Southeast Middle
462 students
What this shows Southeast Middle reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Middle compares
Southeast Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Southeast Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Hopkins
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Middle
How many students attend Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Middle is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% lower 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 Southeast Middle?
100.0% of students at Southeast Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Middle is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Hopkins, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Middle?
Southeast Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Southeast Middle rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Southeast Middle, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Dreher High (1,144 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.