Enrollment
673
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesnee, SC
Chesnee High
Federal NCES profile for Chesnee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450351001001
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesnee High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesnee High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnee High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450351001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesnee High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesnee High
Chesnee High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Chesnee, South Carolina, enrolling 673 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 02 spends $10,757 per pupil, 26% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 248 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 673 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students) and Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students) alongside Chesnee 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 Chesnee High compares
Chesnee 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 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 81.1%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Chesnee High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 02, which includes Chesnee High.
$10,757
Per student
-26%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 Chesnee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Lake Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boiling Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesnee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesnee High
How many students attend Chesnee High?
Chesnee High has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesnee, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesnee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesnee High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 16% 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 Chesnee High?
55.1% of students at Chesnee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesnee High?
The largest demographic group at Chesnee High is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Chesnee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesnee High?
Chesnee High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Chesnee High rank among public schools in Chesnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesnee High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Chesnee, 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 Chesnee on the city page.
Is Chesnee High a good school?
Chesnee High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. 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 02?
Besides Chesnee High, Spartanburg 02 also operates Boiling Springs High (2,772 students), Boiling Springs Middle (1,122 students), and Rainbow Lake Middle (973 students). See the Spartanburg 02 district page for the complete list.
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