Enrollment
1,352
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450183000347
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Walterboro · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colleton County High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colleton County High
Colleton County High is a high-poverty, large high school in Walterboro, South Carolina, enrolling 1,352 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 98% of South Carolina schools and 48% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,352 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 817 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,352 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 82 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colleton 01 also operates Colleton County Middle (931 students) and Forest Hills Elementary (472 students) alongside Colleton County 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 Colleton County High compares
Colleton County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colleton 01, which includes Colleton County High.
$13,393
Per student
-8%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 44.4%
Federal 18.7%
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 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
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colleton County High a good school?
Colleton County High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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