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Dutchman Creek Middle

4757 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732York 03 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
909
Students
Total enrolled
$14,454
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 909 students in grades 06–08 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,454 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Dutchman Creek Middle is a large middle in Rock Hill, South Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 909 students. The district invests $14,454 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Dutchman Creek Middle

909
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
59
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution431 male · 478 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 442 students
Student Composition
45%
12%
37%
Asian1%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black37%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450387001526

Academic Outcomes at Dutchman Creek Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29732

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,454Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,454
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,360
Student Support$2,746
Administration$1,734
Operations$2,168
Other$1,445
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,454 spent per student, an estimated $6,403 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
40%
State government
47.3%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
13.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language ImmersionOld Pointe ElementaryIndependence ElementaryIndia Hook Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
W. C. Sullivan MiddleSaluda Trail MiddleCastle Heights MiddleRawlinson Road Middle
↓
High School
Rock Hill HighNorthwestern HighSouth Pointe HighApplied Technology Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyYork County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYork 03 →
Phone: (803)985-1700
NCES ID: 450387001526
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rock Hill seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Rock Hill High
1,945 students · 09–12
● 34 opp55% FRL
High
Northwestern High
1,774 students · 09–12
● 42 opp52% FRL
High
South Pointe High
1,196 students · 09–12
● 34 opp61% FRL
Mid
W. C. Sullivan Middle
808 students · 06–08
● 34 opp58% FRL
Elem
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
783 students · KG–05
● 34 opp11% FRL
Mid
Saluda Trail Middle
780 students · 06–08
● 34 opp100% FRL
Mid
Castle Heights Middle
738 students · 06–08
● 34 opp100% FRL
Mid
Rawlinson Road Middle
661 students · 06–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4757 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.