Enrollment
463
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450069000011
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Abbeville · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abbeville High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abbeville High
Abbeville High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Abbeville, South Carolina, enrolling 463 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 463 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Abbeville 60 also operates Dixie High (565 students) and Long Cane Primary (368 students) alongside Abbeville High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abbeville High compares
Abbeville High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abbeville 60, which includes Abbeville High.
$13,070
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 48.0%
Federal 26.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Abbeville High a good school?
Abbeville High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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