- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Woodruff Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450357001014 · Woodruff, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 16.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodruff High (844 students)
Woodruff Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Woodruff Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodruff High
Woodruff High
844 students
- Woodruff Prima
Woodruff Primary
776 students
- This school
Woodruff Middle
701 students
- Woodruff Eleme
Woodruff Elementary
640 students
What this shows Woodruff Middle reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodruff Middle compares
Woodruff Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,995
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 04 reports $11,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~701 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.