Enrollment
857
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walhalla, SC
Walhalla Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walhalla 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 450306001288
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walhalla Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Walhalla · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walhalla Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walhalla Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walhalla Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walhalla Middle
Walhalla Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Walhalla, South Carolina, enrolling 857 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 857 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 857 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students) and Seneca High (1,051 students) alongside Walhalla 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 Walhalla Middle compares
Walhalla 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Walhalla 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 Oconee 01, which includes Walhalla Middle.
$13,875
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Walhalla Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oak Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walhalla Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walhalla Middle
How many students attend Walhalla Middle?
Walhalla Middle has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walhalla, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walhalla Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walhalla Middle is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Walhalla Middle?
61.7% of students at Walhalla Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walhalla Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walhalla Middle is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Walhalla, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walhalla Middle?
Walhalla Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Walhalla Middle rank among public schools in Walhalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Walhalla Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walhalla, 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 Walhalla on the city page.
Is Walhalla Middle a good school?
Walhalla Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Oconee 01?
Besides Walhalla Middle, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Seneca Middle (829 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.
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