- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denmark, SC
Denmark Olar High
Federal NCES profile for Denmark Olar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391600122
👥 S:T ratio 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denmark Olar High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Denmark · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Denmark Olar High has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Olar High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Denmark, SC.
School address
District: Bamberg 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391600122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Denmark Olar High held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450391600122 · Denmark, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 10.6:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students)
Denmark Olar High held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Denmark Olar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Carrol
Richard Carroll Elementary
689 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar
Bamberg-Ehrhardt High
383 students
- Denmark-Olar E 232
Denmark-Olar Elementary
232 students
- Bamberg-Ehrhar 188
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle
188 students
- This school 181
Denmark Olar High
181 students
- Denmark-Olar M 144
Denmark-Olar Middle
144 students
What this shows Denmark Olar High reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denmark Olar High compares
Denmark Olar 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 33% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
African American 95.6%
White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Denmark Olar High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Bamberg 03 reports $18,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denmark Olar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Carroll Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bamberg-Ehrhardt Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark-Olar Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denmark Olar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 4/100
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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Denmark Olar High
How many students attend Denmark Olar High?
Denmark Olar High has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denmark, SC. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denmark Olar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Denmark Olar High is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% 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 Denmark Olar High?
98.4% of students at Denmark Olar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denmark Olar High?
The largest demographic group at Denmark Olar High is African American at 95.6% of enrollment, in Denmark, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denmark Olar High?
Denmark Olar High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Denmark Olar High rank among public schools in Denmark?
By Resource Investment Index, Denmark Olar High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Denmark, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bamberg 03?
Besides Denmark Olar High, Bamberg 03 also operates Richard Carroll Elementary (689 students), Bamberg-Ehrhardt High (383 students), and Denmark-Olar Elementary (232 students). See the Bamberg 03 district page for the complete list.