Enrollment
701
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodruff, SC
Woodruff Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodruff 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 450357001014
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodruff Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Woodruff · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodruff 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, Woodruff Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Woodruff, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450357001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodruff Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodruff Middle
Woodruff Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Woodruff, South Carolina, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 74.9% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 701 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 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 04 spends $10,957 per pupil, 25% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 701 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students) and Woodruff Primary (776 students) alongside Woodruff 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 Woodruff Middle compares
Woodruff 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
29.0%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 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 62.8%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Woodruff 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 Spartanburg 04, which includes Woodruff Middle.
$10,957
Per student
-25%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.7%
Federal 15.6%
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 Woodruff Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodruff Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodruff Middle
How many students attend Woodruff Middle?
Woodruff Middle has 701 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodruff, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodruff Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodruff 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 Woodruff Middle?
74.9% of students at Woodruff Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodruff Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodruff Middle is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Woodruff, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodruff Middle?
Woodruff 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 Woodruff Middle rank among public schools in Woodruff?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Woodruff, 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 Woodruff on the city page.
Is Woodruff Middle a good school?
Woodruff Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Spartanburg 04?
Besides Woodruff Middle, Spartanburg 04 also operates Woodruff High (844 students), Woodruff Primary (776 students), and Woodruff Elementary (640 students). See the Spartanburg 04 district page for the complete list.
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