Abbeville 60

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Abbeville, South Carolina - 8 schools

An equity score of 66/100 ranks Abbeville 60 #24 of 74 districts in South Carolina (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,331 per pupil, Abbeville 60 ranks #38 of 75 South Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (South Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,864
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$14,331
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Abbeville 60 operates 8 public schools serving 2,864 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 combined, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Abbeville County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,331 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 75 South Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how South Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 48.0% state, and 26.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 66/100, ranked #24 of 74 in South Carolina against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 279:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.3% White, 35.4% African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Abbeville High, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.

Its largest campus is Dixie High, enrolling 565 students (21% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is John C. Calhoun Elementary, at 119 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Dixie High accounts for 19.7% of all Abbeville 60 student enrollment

That concentration means Abbeville 60-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Abbeville 60 school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Abbeville 60 school enrollment ranges from 119 students (lowest) to 565 students (highest), a spread of 446 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Abbeville 60 reports 77.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Abbeville 60 student-counselor ratio is 279:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Abbeville 60 is typically wider than the Abbeville 60-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Abbeville 60 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Abbeville 60 is typically wider than the Abbeville 60-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.9%
Federal
48.0%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
24 / 74
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Abbeville 60.

White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 35.4%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 45.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Abbeville 60's schools, below the South Carolina average of 52.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Abbeville High 57.1
  2. 2 Long Cane Primary 56.3
  3. 3 Wright Middle 55.3
  4. 4 John C. Calhoun Elementary 55.3
  5. 5 Westwood Elementary 53.8

Programs & Resources

2 / 8
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
279:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Abbeville 60

School Enrollment
Dixie High
565
Abbeville High
463
Long Cane Primary
368
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360
Wright Middle
323
Westwood Elementary
296
Diamond Hill Elementary
252
John C. Calhoun Elementary
119

How Abbeville 60 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The South Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Spartanburg 04 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Spartanburg 03 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Williamsburg 01 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Anderson 03 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Florence 03 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Abbeville 60's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Abbeville 60?

Abbeville 60 has 8 schools, including 5 combined, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,864 students.

How much does Abbeville 60 spend per student?

Abbeville 60 spends $14,331 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #24 in South Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Abbeville 60?

Abbeville 60 students are 58.3% White, 35.4% African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Abbeville 60?

Abbeville 60 has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #24 out of 74 districts in South Carolina.