- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Hill, SC
W. C. Sullivan Middle
Federal NCES profile for W. C. Sullivan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450387001147
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. C. Sullivan Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W. C. Sullivan Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. C. Sullivan Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
W. C. Sullivan Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450387001147 · Rock Hill, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 12:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
W. C. Sullivan Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
W. C. Sullivan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- This school
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- Cherry Park El
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
806 students
What this shows W. C. Sullivan Middle reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. C. Sullivan Middle compares
W. C. Sullivan 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 32% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, W. C. Sullivan Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. C. Sullivan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. C. Sullivan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Hill
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dutchman Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Saluda Trail Middle
Standard public school
751 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Middle
Standard public school
669 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rawlinson Road Middle
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. C. Sullivan Middle
How many students attend W. C. Sullivan Middle?
W. C. Sullivan Middle has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. C. Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W. C. Sullivan Middle is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 W. C. Sullivan Middle?
50.2% of students at W. C. Sullivan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. C. Sullivan Middle?
The largest demographic group at W. C. Sullivan Middle is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. C. Sullivan Middle?
W. C. Sullivan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 W. C. Sullivan Middle rank among middle schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, W. C. Sullivan Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides W. C. Sullivan Middle, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.