Overview
Spaulding Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Lamar, South Carolina. The school enrolls 228 students. It is part of the Darlington 01 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDarlington 01
County45031
CityLamar
ZIP29069
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450186000374
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment228
White33.8%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American50.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)