At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 248 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
691
Beech Springs Middle: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.5:1 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
- 658
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Beech Springs Middle
Beech Springs Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Duncan. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Spartanburg 05. NCES reports 584 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 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, 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 White (46.1%) and Black (24%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 Beech Springs Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 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
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White46.1%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black24%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
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 Spartanburg 05
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
D. R. Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
562 reported students
Abner Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
644 reported students
Florence Chapel Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
Wellford Academy of Science and Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Duncan Elementary School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Berry Shoals Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Public schools near Beech Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Chapel Middle Middle · Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 781 | 3.8 mi |
| D. R. Hill Middle Middle · Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 562 | 4.1 mi |
| Abner Creek Middle Middle · Spartanburg 05 | 06–08 | 644 | 4.5 mi |
| Riverside Middle Middle · Greenville 01 | 06–08 | 1,086 | 6.8 mi |
| Fairforest Middle Middle · Spartanburg 06 | 06–08 | 1,007 | 6.9 mi |
| Greer Middle Middle · Greenville 01 | 06–08 | 1,038 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Beech Springs Middle
What grades does Beech Springs Middle serve?
Beech Springs Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Spartanburg 05.
How many students attend Beech Springs Middle?
Beech Springs Middle reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 248 South Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 658 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Beech Springs Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 584 students and 51 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 Beech Springs Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Beech Springs Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Spartanburg 05 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Beech Springs Middle in?
Beech Springs Middle is part of Spartanburg 05, based in Duncan, SC, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Beech Springs Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence Chapel Middle (3.8 mi), D. R. Hill Middle (4.1 mi), Abner Creek Middle (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.