- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfax, SC
Allendale Fairfax High
Federal NCES profile for Allendale Fairfax High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450075000064
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale Fairfax High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale Fairfax High has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Fairfax High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfax, SC.
School address
District: Allendale 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450075000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Allendale Fairfax High shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 450075000064 · Fairfax, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 7.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale-Fairfax Elementary (407 students)
Allendale Fairfax High shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Allendale Fairfax High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale-Fair
Allendale-Fairfax Elementary
407 students
- This school
Allendale Fairfax High
252 students
- Allendale-Fair
Allendale-Fairfax Middle
196 students
What this shows Allendale Fairfax High reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale Fairfax High compares
Allendale Fairfax 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.9%
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
$21,639
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 92.5%
White 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Allendale Fairfax High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allendale 01 reports $21,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale Fairfax High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale-Fairfax Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allendale-Fairfax Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale Fairfax High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Fairfax
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale Fairfax High
How many students attend Allendale Fairfax High?
Allendale Fairfax High has 252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfax, SC. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Fairfax High?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Fairfax High is 7.9:1, which is 45% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 50% 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 Allendale Fairfax High?
100.0% of students at Allendale Fairfax High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale Fairfax High?
The largest demographic group at Allendale Fairfax High is African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in Fairfax, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale Fairfax High?
Allendale Fairfax High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Allendale Fairfax High rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Fairfax High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfax, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Allendale 01?
Besides Allendale Fairfax High, Allendale 01 also operates Allendale-Fairfax Elementary (407 students) and Allendale-Fairfax Middle (196 students). See the Allendale 01 district page for the complete list.