Enrollment
789
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Middle
York Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in York, South Carolina, enrolling 789 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 789 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 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 376 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 789 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
York 01 also operates York Comprehensive High (1,511 students) and York Intermediate (624 students) alongside York 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 York Middle compares
York 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 01, which includes York Middle.
$13,508
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 47.9%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is York Middle a good school?
York Middle earns 50/100 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 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.
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