At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Frances F. Mack Intermediate: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Gaston. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington 04. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.7%). English learners represent 15.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Frances F. Mack Intermediate
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic28.7%
- Black15.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lexington 04
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sandhills Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
495 reported students
Sandhills Primary
Elementary · Grades 01–02
509 reported students
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
495 reported students
Sandhills Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–04
491 reported students
Swansea High
High · Grades 09–12
695 reported students
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Other · Grades 09–09
274 reported students
Public schools near Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhills Middle Middle · Lexington 04 | 07–08 | 495 | 2.5 mi |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lexington 04 | PK–KG | 495 | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Ridge Middle Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 379 | 6.3 mi |
| R. H. Fulmer Middle Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 526 | 9 mi |
| Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy Middle · Lexington 02 | 06–08 | 442 | 9.2 mi |
| Pelion Middle Middle · Lexington 01 | 06–08 | 513 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frances F. Mack Intermediate
What grades does Frances F. Mack Intermediate serve?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lexington 04.
How many students attend Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 515 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frances F. Mack Intermediate a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington 04 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Frances F. Mack Intermediate in?
Frances F. Mack Intermediate is part of Lexington 04, based in Swansea, SC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frances F. Mack Intermediate?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandhills Middle (2.5 mi), Lexington Four Early Childhood Center (3.2 mi), Pine Ridge Middle (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.