- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Dreher High
Federal NCES profile for Dreher High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450336000950
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dreher High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #12 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dreher High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dreher High ranks #12 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dreher High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450336000950 · Columbia, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,144 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Dreher High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dreher High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- Lower Richland
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- This school
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- Hand Middle
Hand Middle
755 students
What this shows Dreher High reports 1,144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dreher High compares
Dreher 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,144
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Dreher High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dreher High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Richland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dreher High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia High
Standard public school
681 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dreher High
How many students attend Dreher High?
Dreher High has 1,144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dreher High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dreher High is 14.7:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dreher High?
100.0% of students at Dreher High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dreher High?
The largest demographic group at Dreher High is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dreher High?
Dreher High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does Dreher High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Dreher High ranks #12 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Dreher High, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Lower Richland High (1,218 students), and Crayton Middle (952 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.