- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irmo, SC
Dutch Fork High
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Fork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450282000017
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Fork High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Irmo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Fork High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Irmo, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dutch Fork High held near 1,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 450282000017 · Irmo, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,703 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapin High (1,617 students)
Dutch Fork High held near 1,705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.8 → 117.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dutch Fork High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- Irmo Middle
Irmo Middle
992 students
What this shows Dutch Fork High reports 1,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutch Fork High compares
Dutch Fork 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 34% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,703
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$14,799
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Dutch Fork High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutch Fork High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irmo Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Fork High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Fork High
How many students attend Dutch Fork High?
Dutch Fork High has 1,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irmo, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,726 (2022-23) → 1,705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Fork High is 14.3:1, which is 0% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutch Fork High?
48.9% of students at Dutch Fork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Fork High?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Fork High is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Irmo, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Fork High?
Dutch Fork High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Dutch Fork High rank among public schools in Irmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Fork High ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Irmo, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irmo on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Dutch Fork High, Lexington 05 also operates Chapin High (1,617 students), Irmo High (1,272 students), and Spring Hill High (1,118 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.