How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High | Saluda High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monetta, SC | Saluda, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 460 | 714 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.0% | 73.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High | Saluda High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,967 | $12,808 |
| District | Aiken 01 | Saluda County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High | Saluda High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.3% | 30.1% |
| African American | 33.7% | 22.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.6% | 44.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High | Saluda High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 294:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.6% | 24.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 80 | 153 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.