- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Due West, SC
Dixie High
Federal NCES profile for Dixie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450069000012
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 565
- students enrolled
Dixie High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Abbeville 60 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450069000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Dixie High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 450069000012 · Due West, SC Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 17.7:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Abbeville High (463 students)
Dixie High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dixie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dixie High
565 students
- Abbeville High
Abbeville High
463 students
- Long Cane Prim
Long Cane Primary
368 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail Elementary
360 students
- Wright Middle
Wright Middle
323 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
296 students
What this shows Dixie High reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie High compares
Dixie 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,331
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Dixie High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abbeville 60 reports $14,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie High
How many students attend Dixie High?
Dixie High has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Due West, SC. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High is 17.7:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie High?
52.3% of students at Dixie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie High?
The largest demographic group at Dixie High is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Due West, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie High?
Dixie High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Abbeville 60?
Besides Dixie High, Abbeville 60 also operates Abbeville High (463 students), Long Cane Primary (368 students), and Cherokee Trail Elementary (360 students). See the Abbeville 60 district page for the complete list.