- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roebuck, SC
Dorman High
Federal NCES profile for Dorman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450363001038
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorman High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Roebuck · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorman High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorman High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 06 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450363001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Dorman High held near 3,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+117 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 210.3 → 218.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+117 students YoY 450363001038 · Roebuck, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
3,920 enr · 18.7:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairforest Middle (1,007 students)
Dorman High held near 3,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+117 headcount). Teacher FTE added 210.3 → 218.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dorman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dorman High
3,920 students
- Fairforest Mid 1,007
Fairforest Middle
1,007 students
- Roebuck Elemen 853
Roebuck Elementary
853 students
- Fairforest Ele 805
Fairforest Elementary
805 students
- R. P. Dawkins 800
R. P. Dawkins Middle
800 students
- L. E. Gable Mi 760
L. E. Gable Middle
760 students
What this shows Dorman High reports 3,920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorman High compares
Dorman 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▼ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,920 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,920
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,109
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
615
in-school suspensions + 445 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Dorman High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 06 reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairforest Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roebuck Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairforest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. P. Dawkins Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. E. Gable Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~3,920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorman High
How many students attend Dorman High?
Dorman High has 3,920 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roebuck, SC. CCD year-over-year: 3,808 (2022-23) → 3,925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+117).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorman High is 18.7:1, which is 31% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorman High?
67.2% of students at Dorman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorman High?
The largest demographic group at Dorman High is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Roebuck, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorman High?
Dorman High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorman High rank among public schools in Roebuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorman High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roebuck, 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 Spartanburg 06?
Besides Dorman High, Spartanburg 06 also operates Fairforest Middle (1,007 students), Roebuck Elementary (853 students), and Fairforest Elementary (805 students). See the Spartanburg 06 district page for the complete list.