Enrollment
1,057
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Inman, SC
Chapman High
Federal NCES profile for Chapman 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 450348000988
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Inman · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman High has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Inman, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450348000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman High
Chapman High is a higher-need, large high school in Inman, South Carolina, enrolling 1,057 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,057 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 01 spends $11,417 per pupil, 22% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spartanburg 01 also operates Campobello-Gramling School (866 students) and Inman Elementary (565 students) alongside Chapman 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 Chapman High compares
Chapman 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,417
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 72.3%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Chapman High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 01, which includes Chapman High.
$11,417
Per student
-22%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Chapman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campobello-Gramling School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Landrum High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T.E. Mabry Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,057 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman High
How many students attend Chapman High?
Chapman High has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inman, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman High is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman High?
56.6% of students at Chapman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman High?
The largest demographic group at Chapman High is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Inman, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman High?
Chapman 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 Chapman High rank among public schools in Inman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Inman, 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 Inman on the city page.
Is Chapman High a good school?
Chapman High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 01?
Besides Chapman High, Spartanburg 01 also operates Campobello-Gramling School (866 students), Inman Elementary (565 students), and Landrum High (526 students). See the Spartanburg 01 district page for the complete list.
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