Enrollment
2,713
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clover, SC
Clover High
Federal NCES profile for Clover High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450384001129
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clover High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Clover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clover High has class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clover High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Clover, SC.
School address
District: York 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450384001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
172.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clover High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clover High
Clover High is a large high school in Clover, South Carolina, enrolling 2,713 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,713 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
York 02 also operates Oakridge Middle (1,146 students) and Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students) alongside Clover 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 Clover High compares
Clover 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 59% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,713 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,713
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,027
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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 70.3%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Clover High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 02, which includes Clover High.
$13,027
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 40.9%
Federal 7.3%
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 Clover High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowders Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larne Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clover High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clover High
How many students attend Clover High?
Clover High has 2,713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clover, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clover High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clover High is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clover High?
30.5% of students at Clover High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clover High?
The largest demographic group at Clover High is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Clover, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clover High?
Clover High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Clover High rank among public schools in Clover?
By Resource Investment Index, Clover High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Clover, 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 Clover on the city page.
Is Clover High a good school?
Clover High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. 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 York 02?
Besides Clover High, York 02 also operates Oakridge Middle (1,146 students), Crowders Creek Elementary (1,104 students), and Clover Middle (969 students). See the York 02 district page for the complete list.
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