- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450354001010
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Broome High grew from 825 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 47.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 450354001010 · Spartanburg, SC High · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 18.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifdale Middle (605 students)
Broome High grew from 825 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 47.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Broome High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Broome High
865 students
- Clifdale Middl
Clifdale Middle
605 students
- Cowpens Elemen
Cowpens Elementary
460 students
- Pacolet Elemen
Pacolet Elementary
429 students
- Cannons Elemen
Cannons Elementary
389 students
What this shows Broome High reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broome High compares
Broome High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,636
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
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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 03 reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~865 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), up 63.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
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.