- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilbert, SC
Gilbert High
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000726
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gilbert High held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.9 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450270000726 · Gilbert, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 14.8:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Gilbert High held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.9 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gilbert High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- This school
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- Lakeside Middl 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows Gilbert High reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert High compares
Gilbert 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 54% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$13,591
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Gilbert High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~1,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert High
How many students attend Gilbert High?
Gilbert High has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilbert, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,118 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert High?
34.4% of students at Gilbert High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert High?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert High is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert High?
Gilbert High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gilbert High rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, 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 Lexington 01?
Besides Gilbert High, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.