- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cordova, SC
Edisto High
Federal NCES profile for Edisto High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391000862
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edisto High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 614
- students enrolled
Edisto High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edisto High held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450391000862 · Cordova, SC High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students)
Edisto High held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edisto High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangeburg Wil
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- This school
Edisto High
614 students
- William J. Cla
William J. Clark Middle
587 students
What this shows Edisto High reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edisto High compares
Edisto 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Edisto High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edisto High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Wilkinson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William J. Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edisto High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edisto High
How many students attend Edisto High?
Edisto High has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cordova, SC. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edisto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edisto High is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edisto High?
100.0% of students at Edisto High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edisto High?
The largest demographic group at Edisto High is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Cordova, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edisto High?
Edisto High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Edisto High, Orangeburg also operates Orangeburg Wilkinson High (992 students), Lake Marion High School (692 students), and Edisto Primary (635 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.