- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450391600119 · Bamberg, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Carrol
Richard Carroll Elementary
689 students
- This school
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
383 students
- Denmark-Olar E 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- Denmark Olar H 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- Denmark-Olar M 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Bamberg-Ehrhardt High reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bamberg-Ehrhardt High compares
Bamberg-Ehrhardt 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 | 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 methodology
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.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
District finance for Bamberg 03 reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~383 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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.
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.