- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross, SC
Cross High
Federal NCES profile for Cross High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450117000176
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of South Carolina schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
Cross High has class sizes smaller than 88% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Cross High held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450117000176 · Cross, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Cross High held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cross High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 273
Cross High
273 students
What this shows Cross High reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross High compares
Cross High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$12,810
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
White 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Cross High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Cross
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross High
How many students attend Cross High?
Cross High has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross, SC. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross High is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% 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 Cross High?
100.0% of students at Cross High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross High?
The largest demographic group at Cross High is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Cross, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross High?
Cross High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Berkeley 01?
Besides Cross High, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.