- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000563
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Eastside High held near 1,528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450231000563 · Taylors, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,490 enr · 18.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Eastside High held near 1,528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Eastside High
1,490 students
What this shows Eastside High reports 1,490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastside High compares
Eastside 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,375
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
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.
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
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,133
- 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.
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 (~1,490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.