Enrollment
865
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spartanburg, SC
Broome High
Federal NCES profile for Broome High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450354001010
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broome High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Broome High has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broome High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450354001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broome High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broome High
Broome High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of South Carolina schools and 29% 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 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 865 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 865 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Spartanburg's high schools, it stands alongside Spartanburg High (2,164 students): Broome High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 16.3:1).
Spartanburg 03 also operates Clifdale Middle (605 students) and Cowpens Elementary (460 students) alongside Broome 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 Broome High compares
Broome 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 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 63.7%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Broome High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 03, which includes Broome High.
$14,293
Per student
-2%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 48.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 Broome High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifdale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowpens Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacolet Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cannons Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broome High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Spartanburg
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Broome High
How many students attend Broome High?
Broome High has 865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broome High?
The student-teacher ratio at Broome High is 18.4:1, which is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broome High?
60.4% of students at Broome High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broome High?
The largest demographic group at Broome High is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broome High?
Broome High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Broome High rank among high schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Broome High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
Is Broome High a good school?
Broome High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. 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 03?
Besides Broome High, Spartanburg 03 also operates Clifdale Middle (605 students), Cowpens Elementary (460 students), and Pacolet Elementary (429 students). See the Spartanburg 03 district page for the complete list.
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