Enrollment
383
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bamberg, SC
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
Federal NCES profile for Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391600119
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bamberg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391600119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bamberg-Ehrhardt High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is a mid-sized high school in Bamberg, South Carolina, enrolling 383 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.7% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students) and Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students) alongside Bamberg-Ehrhardt 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 Bamberg-Ehrhardt High compares
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 53% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
African American 56.4%
White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Bamberg-Ehrhardt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark Olar High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bamberg-Ehrhardt High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 4/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
How many students attend Bamberg-Ehrhardt High?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bamberg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% 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 Bamberg-Ehrhardt High?
34.7% of students at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High?
The largest demographic group at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High is African American at 56.4% of enrollment, in Bamberg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bamberg-Ehrhardt High?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bamberg-Ehrhardt High rank among public schools in Bamberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bamberg-Ehrhardt High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bamberg, 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 Bamberg on the city page.
Is Bamberg-Ehrhardt High a good school?
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High earns 43/100 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 Bamberg 03?
Besides Bamberg-Ehrhardt High, Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students), Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students), and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle (188 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.
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