- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Walhalla Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450306001288 · Walhalla, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 13.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Walhalla Middle held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Walhalla Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- This school
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- West Oak Middl
West Oak Middle
656 students
What this shows Walhalla Middle reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walhalla Middle compares
Walhalla 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,323
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
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.
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
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,051
- 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
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 (~857 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.