Enrollment
1,862
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Easley, SC
Easley High
Federal NCES profile for Easley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450333000902
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Easley High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Easley High has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Easley High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Easley High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Easley High
Easley High is a higher-need, large high school in Easley, South Carolina, enrolling 1,862 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 95% of South Carolina schools and 37% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,862 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pickens 01 spends $10,622 per pupil, 27% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pickens 01 also operates Pickens High (1,226 students) and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students) alongside Easley 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 Easley High compares
Easley 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▼ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,862
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$10,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Easley High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickens 01, which includes Easley High.
$10,622
Per student
-27%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 14.9%
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 Easley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clemson Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Easley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Easley High
How many students attend Easley High?
Easley High has 1,862 students enrolled. It is a high school in Easley, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Easley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Easley High is 19.6:1, which is 37% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Easley High?
62.9% of students at Easley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Easley High?
The largest demographic group at Easley High is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Easley, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Easley High?
Easley High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Easley High rank among public schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Easley High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Easley, 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 Easley on the city page.
Is Easley High a good school?
Easley High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. 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 Pickens 01?
Besides Easley High, Pickens 01 also operates Pickens High (1,226 students), D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students), and Richard H. Gettys Middle (1,217 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.
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