- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450333000902
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Easley High held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 99.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 450333000902 · Easley, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,862 enr · 19.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickens High (1,226 students)
Easley High held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 99.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Easley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- Clemson Elemen
Clemson Elementary
794 students
What this shows Easley High reports 1,862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Easley High compares
Easley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,485
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
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.
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
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,222
- 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
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 (~1,862 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,904 (2022-23) → 1,885 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
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.