Enrollment
1,490
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylors, SC
Eastside High
Federal NCES profile for Eastside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000563
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Taylors · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside High has class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Taylors, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastside High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastside High
Eastside High is a large high school in Taylors, South Carolina, enrolling 1,490 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of South Carolina schools and 32% 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 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,490 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Taylors's high schools, it stands alongside Greer Middle College Charter High (535 students): Eastside High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Eastside 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 Eastside High compares
Eastside 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 43% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,490
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,859
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Eastside High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Eastside High.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Eastside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Taylors
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastside High
How many students attend Eastside High?
Eastside High has 1,490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylors, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside High is 18.9:1, which is 32% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside High?
42.2% of students at Eastside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside High?
The largest demographic group at Eastside High is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Taylors, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside High?
Eastside High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Eastside High rank among public schools in Taylors?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Taylors, 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 Taylors on the city page.
Is Eastside High a good school?
Eastside High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Eastside High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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