- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Falls, SC
Great Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Great Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450153000300
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Falls High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 375
- students enrolled
Great Falls High has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chester 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450153000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Great Falls High held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450153000300 · Great Falls, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 11.4:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Senior High (699 students)
Great Falls High held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Great Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Senior
Chester Senior High
699 students
- Lewisville Ele
Lewisville Elementary
594 students
- Chester Middle
Chester Middle
479 students
- Lewisville Hig
Lewisville High
431 students
- This school
Great Falls High
375 students
- Chester Park S
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
355 students
What this shows Great Falls High reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Falls High compares
Great Falls 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,920
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 40.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Great Falls High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chester 01 reports $14,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewisville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Great Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Falls High
How many students attend Great Falls High?
Great Falls High has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Falls, SC. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Falls High is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Great Falls High?
77.7% of students at Great Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Great Falls High is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Great Falls, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Falls High?
Great Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Chester 01?
Besides Great Falls High, Chester 01 also operates Chester Senior High (699 students), Lewisville Elementary (594 students), and Chester Middle (479 students). See the Chester 01 district page for the complete list.