Enrollment
452
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inman, SC
T.E. Mabry Middle
Federal NCES profile for T.E. Mabry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450348000990
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.E. Mabry Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
T.E. Mabry Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.E. Mabry Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450348000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.E. Mabry Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.E. Mabry Middle
T.E. Mabry Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Inman, South Carolina, enrolling 452 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.7% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Spartanburg 01 spends $11,417 per pupil, 22% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 452 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Inman's middle schools, it stands alongside Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students): T.E. Mabry Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students) and Campobello-Gramling School (866 students) alongside T.E. Mabry Middle.
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 T.E. Mabry Middle compares
T.E. Mabry Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 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 77.7%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, T.E. Mabry Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 01, which includes T.E. Mabry Middle.
$11,417
Per student
-22%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 T.E. Mabry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campobello-Gramling School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Landrum High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.E. Mabry Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Inman
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about T.E. Mabry Middle
How many students attend T.E. Mabry Middle?
T.E. Mabry Middle has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inman, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.E. Mabry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T.E. Mabry Middle is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 T.E. Mabry Middle?
68.7% of students at T.E. Mabry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.E. Mabry Middle?
The largest demographic group at T.E. Mabry Middle is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Inman, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.E. Mabry Middle?
T.E. Mabry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T.E. Mabry Middle rank among public schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, T.E. Mabry Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Inman, 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 Inman on the city page.
Is T.E. Mabry Middle a good school?
T.E. Mabry Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. 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 Spartanburg 01?
Besides T.E. Mabry Middle, Spartanburg 01 also operates Chapman High (1,057 students), Campobello-Gramling School (866 students), and Inman Elementary (565 students). See the Spartanburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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