- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cayce, SC
Brookland-Cayce High
Federal NCES profile for Brookland-Cayce High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450273000742
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookland-Cayce High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cayce · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookland-Cayce High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland-Cayce High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cayce, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Brookland-Cayce High held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 450273000742 · Cayce, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,212 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
Brookland-Cayce High held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brookland-Cayce High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- This school
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- Cayce Elementa
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- Herbert a. Woo
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle
528 students
What this shows Brookland-Cayce High reports 1,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookland-Cayce High compares
Brookland-Cayce 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
406
in-school suspensions + 336 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 32.3%
White 25.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Brookland-Cayce High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookland-Cayce High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cayce Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert a. Wood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookland-Cayce High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookland-Cayce High
How many students attend Brookland-Cayce High?
Brookland-Cayce High has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cayce, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland-Cayce High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookland-Cayce High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Brookland-Cayce High?
100.0% of students at Brookland-Cayce High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookland-Cayce High?
The largest demographic group at Brookland-Cayce High is Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment, in Cayce, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookland-Cayce High?
Brookland-Cayce High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Brookland-Cayce High rank among public schools in Cayce?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookland-Cayce High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cayce, 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 Lexington 02?
Besides Brookland-Cayce High, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Riverbank Elementary (996 students), and Cayce Elementary (977 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.