Enrollment
1,138
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000726
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert High
Gilbert High is a large high school in Gilbert, South Carolina, enrolling 1,138 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.4% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,138 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 374 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,138 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Gilbert High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilbert High compares
Gilbert High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes Gilbert High.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Gilbert High a good school?
Gilbert High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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