Enrollment
1,703
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450282000017
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dutch Fork High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dutch Fork High
Dutch Fork High is a large high school in Irmo, South Carolina, enrolling 1,703 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,703 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington 05 also operates Chapin High (1,617 students) and Irmo High (1,272 students) alongside Dutch Fork High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dutch Fork High compares
Dutch Fork High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 05, which includes Dutch Fork High.
$14,775
Per student
+1%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dutch Fork High a good school?
Dutch Fork High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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