- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blacksburg, SC
Blacksburg High
Federal NCES profile for Blacksburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450150000283
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blacksburg High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blacksburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blacksburg High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, SC.
School address
District: Cherokee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450150000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Blacksburg High held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450150000283 · Blacksburg, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaffney High (1,827 students)
Blacksburg High held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blacksburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaffney High
Gaffney High
1,827 students
- Gaffney Middle
Gaffney Middle
851 students
- B. D. Lee Elem 603
B. D. Lee Elementary
603 students
- Grassy Pond El 519
Grassy Pond Elementary
519 students
- This school 482
Blacksburg High
482 students
- Limestone-Cent 436
Limestone-Central Elementary
436 students
What this shows Blacksburg High reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blacksburg High compares
Blacksburg 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 2% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$13,668
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Blacksburg High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee 01 reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blacksburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaffney Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B. D. Lee Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grassy Pond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Limestone-Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blacksburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg High
How many students attend Blacksburg High?
Blacksburg High has 482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blacksburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blacksburg High is 13:1, which is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Blacksburg High?
75.6% of students at Blacksburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blacksburg High?
The largest demographic group at Blacksburg High is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Blacksburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blacksburg High?
Blacksburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blacksburg High rank among public schools in Blacksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blacksburg High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blacksburg, 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 Cherokee 01?
Besides Blacksburg High, Cherokee 01 also operates Gaffney High (1,827 students), Gaffney Middle (851 students), and B. D. Lee Elementary (603 students). See the Cherokee 01 district page for the complete list.