At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386.5
Hopkins Middle: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Hopkins Middle
Hopkins Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Hopkins. It is one of 48 current school records connected to Richland 01. NCES reports 458 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 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below 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 Black (84.5%) and White (5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hopkins Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White5%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black84.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Richland 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southeast Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
462 reported students
W. G. Sanders Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
503 reported students
Alcorn Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
W. A. Perry Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
320 reported students
St. Andrews Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
627 reported students
Heyward Gibbes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
252 reported students
Public schools near Hopkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 284 | 2.1 mi |
| Southeast Middle Middle · Richland 01 | 06–08 | 462 | 4.1 mi |
| Horrell Hill Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 565 | 4.4 mi |
| Lower Richland High High · Richland 01 | 09–12 | 1,218 | 4.4 mi |
| Gadsden Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 133 | 5.3 mi |
| Mill Creek Elementary Elementary · Richland 01 | PK–05 | 353 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Middle
What grades does Hopkins Middle serve?
Hopkins Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Richland 01.
How many students attend Hopkins Middle?
Hopkins Middle reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 458 students and 41 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 Hopkins Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hopkins Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hopkins Middle in?
Hopkins Middle is part of Richland 01, based in Columbia, SC, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hopkins Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopkins Elementary (2.1 mi), Southeast Middle (4.1 mi), Horrell Hill Elementary (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.