- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kershaw, SC
Andrew Jackson High
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450258000688
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Kershaw · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson High has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC.
School address
District: Lancaster 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450258000688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Andrew Jackson High held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450258000688 · Kershaw, SC High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 12.7:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Land High (1,905 students)
Andrew Jackson High held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Land Hi
Indian Land High
1,905 students
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High
1,390 students
- Indian Land In
Indian Land Intermediate
1,181 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary
1,161 students
- Indian Land Mi
Indian Land Middle
1,102 students
- This school 557
Andrew Jackson High
557 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson High reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson High compares
Andrew Jackson High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Andrew Jackson High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster 01 reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Jackson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Land Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,102
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Kershaw
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson High
How many students attend Andrew Jackson High?
Andrew Jackson High has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kershaw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson High is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% 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 Andrew Jackson High?
54.8% of students at Andrew Jackson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson High?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson High is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Kershaw, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson High?
Andrew Jackson High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Andrew Jackson High rank among public schools in Kershaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, 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 Kershaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster 01?
Besides Andrew Jackson High, Lancaster 01 also operates Indian Land High (1,905 students), Lancaster High (1,390 students), and Indian Land Intermediate (1,181 students). See the Lancaster 01 district page for the complete list.