Enrollment
2,772
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450351001000
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boiling Springs High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boiling Springs High
Boiling Springs High is a higher-need, large high school in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, enrolling 2,772 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 97% of South Carolina schools and 45% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,772 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students) and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students) alongside Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs High compares
Boiling Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 02, which includes Boiling Springs High.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~2,772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Boiling Springs High a good school?
Boiling Springs High earns 25/100 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. 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 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.
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