- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Georgetown, SC
Georgetown High
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450228000485
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Georgetown, SC.
School address
District: Georgetown 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450228000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Georgetown High held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 75.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450228000485 · Georgetown, SC High · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 13.5:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Waccamaw High (808 students)
Georgetown High held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 75.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Georgetown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Georgetown High
918 students
- Waccamaw High
Waccamaw High
808 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle
671 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
604 students
- Kensington Ele
Kensington Elementary
548 students
- Waccamaw Eleme
Waccamaw Elementary
543 students
What this shows Georgetown High reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgetown High compares
Georgetown 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$14,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Georgetown High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown 01 reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Georgetown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waccamaw Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown High
How many students attend Georgetown High?
Georgetown High has 918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, SC. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown High is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% 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 Georgetown High?
75.1% of students at Georgetown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown High?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown High is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Georgetown, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown High?
Georgetown High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Georgetown High rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown 01?
Besides Georgetown High, Georgetown 01 also operates Waccamaw High (808 students), Georgetown Middle (671 students), and Andrews Elementary (604 students). See the Georgetown 01 district page for the complete list.