- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. George, SC
St. George Middle
Federal NCES profile for St. George Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450000200439
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. George Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 282
- students enrolled
St. George Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000200439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
St. George Middle held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 450000200439 · St. George, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland High (680 students)
St. George Middle held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
St. George Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland High
Woodland High
680 students
- William Memori
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- This school
St. George Middle
282 students
- Harleyville El 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- Clay Hill Elem 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- Harleyville-Ri 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows St. George Middle reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. George Middle compares
St. George 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$19,434
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. George Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Memorial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleyville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. George Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. George Middle
How many students attend St. George Middle?
St. George Middle has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. George, SC. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. George Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. George Middle is 11.3:1, which is 21% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% 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 St. George Middle?
100.0% of students at St. George Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. George Middle?
St. George Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dorchester 04?
Besides St. George Middle, Dorchester 04 also operates Woodland High (680 students), William Memorial Elementary (553 students), and Harleyville Elementary (248 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.