At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
460
Clifdale Middle: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 630
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Clifdale Middle
Clifdale Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Spartanburg. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Spartanburg 03. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 248 middle schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 624 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 (65.3%) and Black (14.9%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. 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 Clifdale Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45 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
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White65.3%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black14.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
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 Spartanburg 03
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cowpens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Pacolet Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Cannons Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Broome High
High · Grades 09–12
865 reported students
Public schools near Clifdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome High High · Spartanburg 03 | 09–12 | 865 | 0.7 mi |
| Daniel Morgan Technology Center High · Spartanburg 80 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| McCracken Middle Middle · Spartanburg 07 | 06–08 | 937 | 1.9 mi |
| Spartanburg High High · Spartanburg 07 | 09–12 | 2,164 | 2.4 mi |
| Carver Middle Middle · Spartanburg 07 | 06–08 | 633 | 5.8 mi |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle Middle · Spartanburg 06 | 06–08 | 800 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clifdale Middle
What grades does Clifdale Middle serve?
Clifdale Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Spartanburg 03.
How many students attend Clifdale Middle?
Clifdale Middle reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 630 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clifdale Middle?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 605 students and 45 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 Clifdale Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clifdale Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spartanburg 03 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Clifdale Middle in?
Clifdale Middle is part of Spartanburg 03, based in Spartanburg, SC, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clifdale Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broome High (0.7 mi), Daniel Morgan Technology Center (1.5 mi), McCracken Middle (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.