- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Abbeville, SC
Abbeville High
Federal NCES profile for Abbeville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450069000011
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbeville High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abbeville High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbeville High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, SC.
School address
District: Abbeville 60 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450069000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Abbeville High shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 450069000011 · Abbeville, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie High (565 students)
Abbeville High shrank from 473 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Abbeville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie High
Dixie High
565 students
- This school
Abbeville High
463 students
- Long Cane Prim
Long Cane Primary
368 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360 students
- Wright Middle
Wright Middle
323 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
296 students
What this shows Abbeville High reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbeville High compares
Abbeville High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▼ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Abbeville High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abbeville 60 reports $14,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbeville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbeville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbeville High
How many students attend Abbeville High?
Abbeville High has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abbeville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbeville High is 14:1, which is 2% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbeville High?
67.2% of students at Abbeville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbeville High?
The largest demographic group at Abbeville High is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Abbeville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbeville High?
Abbeville High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbeville High rank among public schools in Abbeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbeville High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Abbeville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abbeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Abbeville 60?
Besides Abbeville High, Abbeville 60 also operates Dixie High (565 students), Long Cane Primary (368 students), and Cherokee Trail Elementary (360 students). See the Abbeville 60 district page for the complete list.