Enrollment
656
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, SC
West Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450306001477
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oak Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oak Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westminster, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Oak Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Oak Middle
West Oak Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Westminster, South Carolina, enrolling 656 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 76.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 656 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 656 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students) and Seneca High (1,051 students) alongside West Oak 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 West Oak Middle compares
West Oak 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, West Oak 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 West Oak 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 West Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Oak 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
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Oak Middle
How many students attend West Oak Middle?
West Oak Middle has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oak Middle is 12.4:1, which is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% 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 West Oak Middle?
76.5% of students at West Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Oak Middle is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Westminster, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oak Middle?
West Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Oak Middle rank among public schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oak Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is West Oak Middle a good school?
West Oak Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Oconee 01?
Besides West Oak Middle, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.
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