- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain Inn, SC
Fountain Inn High
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Inn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231001762
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Inn High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,551
- students enrolled
Fountain Inn High has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+434 students YoY
Fountain Inn High grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 1,187 in 2023-24 (+57.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+434 students YoY 450231001762 · Fountain Inn, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,551 enr · 33:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Fountain Inn High grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 1,187 in 2023-24 (+57.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fountain Inn 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
Fountain Inn High
1,551 students
What this shows Fountain Inn High reports 1,551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Inn High compares
Fountain Inn High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 131% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 30% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,551
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 131% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Fountain Inn High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Fountain Inn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Inn 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
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 (~1,551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Inn High
How many students attend Fountain Inn High?
Fountain Inn High has 1,551 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain Inn, SC. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 1,187 (2023-24), up 434.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Inn High is 33:1, which is 131% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Inn High?
51.9% of students at Fountain Inn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Inn High?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Inn High is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Fountain Inn, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Inn High?
Fountain Inn High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Greenville 01?
Besides Fountain Inn 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.