Enrollment
910
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Piedmont, SC
Wren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450078001203
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wren Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wren Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wren Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wren Middle
Wren Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Piedmont, South Carolina, enrolling 910 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 910 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 402 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 910 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Piedmont's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodmont Middle (904 students): Wren Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Wren 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 Wren Middle compares
Wren 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 45% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,372
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
270
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Wren Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 01, which includes Wren Middle.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 Wren Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wren Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~910 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wren Middle
How many students attend Wren Middle?
Wren Middle has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Piedmont, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren Middle is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wren Middle?
40.4% of students at Wren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wren Middle is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wren Middle?
Wren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Wren Middle rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Wren Middle ranks #1 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 Wren Middle a good school?
Wren Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 Anderson 01?
Besides Wren Middle, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Powdersville High (1,024 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.
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