- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walterboro, SC
Colleton County High
Federal NCES profile for Colleton County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450183000347
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colleton County High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Walterboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colleton County High has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colleton County High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, SC.
School address
District: Colleton 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450183000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Colleton County High shrank from 1,497 students in 2022-23 to 1,396 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 450183000347 · Walterboro, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,352 enr · 21.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Colleton County Middle (931 students)
Colleton County High shrank from 1,497 students in 2022-23 to 1,396 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Colleton County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colleton County High
1,352 students
- Colleton Count
Colleton County Middle
931 students
- Forest Hills E 472
Forest Hills Elementary
472 students
- Northside Elem 428
Northside Elementary
428 students
- Cottageville E 425
Cottageville Elementary
425 students
- Black Street E 358
Black Street Early Childhood Center
358 students
What this shows Colleton County High reports 1,352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colleton County High compares
Colleton County 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$14,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
444
in-school suspensions + 373 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 82 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Colleton County High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colleton 01 reports $14,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colleton County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleton County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottageville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Street Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colleton County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colleton County High
How many students attend Colleton County High?
Colleton County High has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walterboro, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,497 (2022-23) → 1,396 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colleton County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colleton County High is 21.1:1, which is 48% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colleton County High?
100.0% of students at Colleton County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colleton County High?
The largest demographic group at Colleton County High is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Walterboro, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colleton County High?
Colleton County High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Colleton County High rank among public schools in Walterboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Colleton County High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Colleton 01?
Besides Colleton County High, Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County Middle (931 students), Forest Hills Elementary (472 students), and Northside Elementary (428 students). See the Colleton 01 district page for the complete list.