- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orangeburg, SC
William J. Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for William J. Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450391001370
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J. Clark Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William J. Clark Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Clark Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
William J. Clark Middle shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450391001370 · Orangeburg, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
William J. Clark Middle shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
William J. Clark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- This school
William J. Clark Middle
587 students
What this shows William J. Clark Middle reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J. Clark Middle compares
William J. Clark Middle is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 256 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, William J. Clark Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J. Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J. Clark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Orangeburg
1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about William J. Clark Middle
How many students attend William J. Clark Middle?
William J. Clark Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orangeburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Clark Middle is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William J. Clark Middle?
100.0% of students at William J. Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J. Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at William J. Clark Middle is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J. Clark Middle?
William J. Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 William J. Clark Middle rank among public schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Clark Middle ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides William J. Clark Middle, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.