- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cheraw, SC
Cheraw High
Federal NCES profile for Cheraw High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450156000314
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheraw High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cheraw · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheraw High has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheraw, SC.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Cheraw High shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 450156000314 · Cheraw, SC High · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Cheraw High shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cheraw High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- This school
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 Cheraw High reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheraw High compares
Cheraw High is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
White 38.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Cheraw High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheraw High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbee High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheraw 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheraw High
How many students attend Cheraw High?
Cheraw High has 603 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cheraw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheraw High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheraw High is 12.6:1, which is 12% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% 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 Cheraw High?
100.0% of students at Cheraw High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheraw High?
The largest demographic group at Cheraw High is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Cheraw, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheraw High?
Cheraw High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cheraw High rank among public schools in Cheraw?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheraw High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheraw, 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 Cheraw High, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Mcbee High (577 students), and Edwards Elementary (538 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.