- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conway, SC
Whittemore Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Whittemore Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450249001178
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittemore Park Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittemore Park Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittemore Park Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Whittemore Park Middle grew from 892 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 450249001178 · Conway, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 16.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Whittemore Park Middle grew from 892 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Whittemore Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 1,013
Whittemore Park Middle
1,013 students
What this shows Whittemore Park Middle reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittemore Park Middle compares
Whittemore Park Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
276
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Whittemore Park Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittemore Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittemore Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Conway
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittemore Park Middle
How many students attend Whittemore Park Middle?
Whittemore Park Middle has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittemore Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittemore Park Middle is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittemore Park Middle?
100.0% of students at Whittemore Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittemore Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Whittemore Park Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittemore Park Middle?
Whittemore Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Whittemore Park Middle rank among middle schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittemore Park Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Whittemore Park Middle, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.