- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abbeville, SC
Wright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450069000010
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, SC.
School address
District: Abbeville 60 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450069000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wright Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 450069000010 · Abbeville, SC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie High (565 students)
Wright Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie High
Dixie High
565 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High
463 students
- Long Cane Prim
Long Cane Primary
368 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360 students
- This school
Wright Middle
323 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
296 students
What this shows Wright Middle reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Middle compares
Wright 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Wright Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abbeville 60 reports $14,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Middle
How many students attend Wright Middle?
Wright Middle has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abbeville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Middle is 10.1:1, which is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wright Middle?
100.0% of students at Wright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wright Middle is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Abbeville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Middle?
Wright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wright Middle rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, 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 Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Abbeville 60?
Besides Wright Middle, Abbeville 60 also operates Dixie High (565 students), Abbeville High (463 students), and Long Cane Primary (368 students). See the Abbeville 60 district page for the complete list.