- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boiling Springs, SC
Boiling Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Boiling Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450351001000
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boiling Springs High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Boiling Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boiling Springs High has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Boiling Springs, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Boiling Springs High held near 2,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+125 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.7 → 151.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+125 students YoY 450351001000 · Boiling Springs, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,772 enr · 20.7:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students)
Boiling Springs High held near 2,796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+125 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.7 → 151.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Boiling Springs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- Shoally Creek 742
Shoally Creek Elementary
742 students
What this shows Boiling Springs High reports 2,772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boiling Springs High compares
Boiling Springs 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 30% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,772 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,772
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$10,785
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Boiling Springs High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boiling Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoally Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boiling Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boiling Springs High
How many students attend Boiling Springs High?
Boiling Springs High has 2,772 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boiling Springs, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,671 (2022-23) → 2,796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+125).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boiling Springs High is 20.7:1, which is 45% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boiling Springs High?
52.0% of students at Boiling Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boiling Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Boiling Springs High is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Boiling Springs, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boiling Springs High?
Boiling Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Boiling Springs High rank among public schools in Boiling Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Boiling Springs High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Boiling Springs, 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 Boiling Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 02?
Besides Boiling Springs High, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students), and Sugar Ridge Elementary (864 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.