- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pageland, SC
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450156000318
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pageland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pageland, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Central High held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 450156000318 · Pageland, SC High · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheraw High (603 students)
Central High held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- Mcbee High
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- New Heights Mi
New Heights Middle
457 students
What this shows Central High reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High compares
Central 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,181
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.2%
African American 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Central High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheraw High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 657 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pageland, SC. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 15.3:1, which is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High?
100.0% of students at Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is White at 38.2% of enrollment, in Pageland, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Central High rank among public schools in Pageland?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pageland, 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 Chesterfield 01?
Besides Central High, Chesterfield 01 also operates Cheraw High (603 students), Mcbee High (577 students), and Edwards Elementary (538 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.