At a glance
Reported students
835
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
R. C. Edwards Middle: 835 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16.2:1 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
- 826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about R. C. Edwards Middle
R. C. Edwards Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Central. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Pickens 01. NCES reports 835 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above 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 (73.4%) and Black (8.9%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 R. C. Edwards Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White73.4%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
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 Pickens 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickens Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
566 reported students
Liberty Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
458 reported students
Richard H. Gettys Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,217 reported students
Dacusville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Clemson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
794 reported students
Forest Acres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Public schools near R. C. Edwards Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. W. Daniel High High · Pickens 01 | 09–12 | 1,222 | 1 mi |
| Central Academy of the Arts Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 499 | 2.4 mi |
| Clemson Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 794 | 3.1 mi |
| Riverside Middle Middle · Anderson 04 | 07–08 | 453 | 5.4 mi |
| Liberty Middle Middle · Pickens 01 | 06–08 | 458 | 7.3 mi |
| Seneca Middle Middle · Oconee 01 | 06–08 | 829 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R. C. Edwards Middle
What grades does R. C. Edwards Middle serve?
R. C. Edwards Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pickens 01.
How many students attend R. C. Edwards Middle?
R. C. Edwards Middle reported 835 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 826 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at R. C. Edwards Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 835 students and 51.5 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 R. C. Edwards Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
R. C. Edwards Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pickens 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is R. C. Edwards Middle in?
R. C. Edwards Middle is part of Pickens 01, based in Easley, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R. C. Edwards Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include D. W. Daniel High (1 mi), Central Academy of the Arts (2.4 mi), Clemson Elementary (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.