- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blackville, SC
Blackville-Hilda High
Federal NCES profile for Blackville-Hilda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391400126
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackville-Hilda High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 154
- students enrolled
Blackville-Hilda High has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barnwell 48 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391400126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Blackville-Hilda High held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450391400126 · Blackville, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students)
Blackville-Hilda High held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blackville-Hilda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macedonia Elem
Macedonia Elementary-Middle
343 students
- Kelly Edwards
Kelly Edwards Elementary
310 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko High
218 students
- Williston-Elko
Williston-Elko Middle
169 students
- This school
Blackville-Hilda High
154 students
What this shows Blackville-Hilda High reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackville-Hilda High compares
Blackville-Hilda 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,152
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Barnwell 48 reports $19,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackville-Hilda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia Elementary-Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Edwards Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston-Elko Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackville-Hilda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blackville-Hilda High
How many students attend Blackville-Hilda High?
Blackville-Hilda High has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blackville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackville-Hilda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackville-Hilda High is 11:1, which is 23% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 30% 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 Blackville-Hilda High?
59.7% of students at Blackville-Hilda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackville-Hilda High?
Blackville-Hilda High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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.
What other schools are in Barnwell 48?
Besides Blackville-Hilda High, Barnwell 48 also operates Macedonia Elementary-Middle (343 students), Kelly Edwards Elementary (310 students), and Williston-Elko High (218 students). See the Barnwell 48 district page for the complete list.