- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Estill, SC
Estill High
Federal NCES profile for Estill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391200613
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Estill · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill High has class sizes smaller than 70% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estill, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
191 on latest CCD 450391200613 · Estill, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Hampton High (617 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Estill. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Estill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wade Hampton H
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- Varnville Elem
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- North District 239
North District Middle
239 students
- Ben Hazel Prim 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- This school 191
Estill High
191 students
What this shows Estill High reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill High compares
Estill High vs South Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$16,416
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.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Estill High
How many students attend Estill High?
Estill High has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Estill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill High is 12.7:1, which is 11% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estill High?
100.0% of students at Estill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill High?
Estill High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Estill High rank among public schools in Estill?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hampton?
Besides Estill High, Hampton also operates Wade Hampton High (617 students), Hampton Elementary (275 students), and Varnville Elementary (251 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.