- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lamar, SC
Spaulding Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spaulding Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450186000374
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaulding Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spaulding Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamar, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Spaulding Middle held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450186000374 · Lamar, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartsville High (1,129 students)
Spaulding Middle held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spaulding Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartsville Hig
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- This school 228
Spaulding Middle
228 students
What this shows Spaulding Middle reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spaulding Middle compares
Spaulding 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 58.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
White 33.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Spaulding Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spaulding Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaulding Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spaulding Middle
How many students attend Spaulding Middle?
Spaulding Middle has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lamar, SC. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Middle is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Spaulding Middle?
100.0% of students at Spaulding Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spaulding Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spaulding Middle is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lamar, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaulding Middle?
Spaulding Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Spaulding Middle rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lamar, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Spaulding Middle, Darlington 01 also operates Hartsville High (1,129 students), Darlington High (965 students), and Darlington Middle (888 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.