- Enrollment
- 2,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450351001001
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Chesnee · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Chesnee High grew from 704 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 450351001001 · Chesnee, SC High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Boiling Springs High (2,772 students)
Chesnee High grew from 704 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chesnee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs High
2,772 students
- Boiling Spring
Boiling Springs Middle
1,122 students
- Rainbow Lake M 973
Rainbow Lake Middle
973 students
- Sugar Ridge El 864
Sugar Ridge Elementary
864 students
- Boiling Spring 791
Boiling Springs Elementary
791 students
- This school 673
Chesnee High
673 students
What this shows Chesnee High reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesnee High compares
Chesnee 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,785
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 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.
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
District finance for Spartanburg 02 reports $10,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~673 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), up 92.
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 27/100 (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 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.
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.