- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · York, SC
York Middle
Federal NCES profile for York Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450381001412
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
York Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in York, SC.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
York Middle held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450381001412 · York, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 14.6:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: York Comprehensive High (1,511 students)
York Middle held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
York Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Comprehen
York Comprehensive High
1,511 students
- This school
York Middle
789 students
- York Intermedi
York Intermediate
624 students
- Cotton Belt El 428
Cotton Belt Elementary
428 students
- Hunter Street 427
Hunter Street Elementary
427 students
- Hickory Grove- 401
Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary
401 students
What this shows York Middle reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Middle compares
York 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▼ 6% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,172
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, York Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 01 reports $14,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comprehensive High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cotton Belt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Middle
How many students attend York Middle?
York Middle has 789 students enrolled. It is a middle school in York, SC. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at York Middle is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Middle?
69.5% of students at York Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Middle?
The largest demographic group at York Middle is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in York, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Middle?
York Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 York Middle rank among public schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in York 01?
Besides York Middle, York 01 also operates York Comprehensive High (1,511 students), York Intermediate (624 students), and Cotton Belt Elementary (428 students). See the York 01 district page for the complete list.