Enrollment
904
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Piedmont, SC
Woodmont Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodmont 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 450231001337
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodmont Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodmont Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodmont Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodmont Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodmont Middle
Woodmont Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Piedmont, South Carolina, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 24% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 904 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 308 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 904 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Piedmont's middle schools, it stands alongside Wren Middle (910 students): Woodmont Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Woodmont 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 Woodmont Middle compares
Woodmont 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 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 38.3%
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Woodmont Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Woodmont Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Woodmont Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodmont Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Piedmont
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodmont Middle
How many students attend Woodmont Middle?
Woodmont Middle has 904 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Piedmont, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodmont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodmont Middle is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodmont Middle?
100.0% of students at Woodmont Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodmont Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodmont Middle is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodmont Middle?
Woodmont Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Woodmont Middle rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodmont Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont on the city page.
Is Woodmont Middle a good school?
Woodmont Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Woodmont Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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