- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartsville, SC
Hartsville High
Federal NCES profile for Hartsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450186000370
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartsville High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Hartsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartsville High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartsville High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, SC.
School address
District: Darlington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450186000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hartsville High held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450186000370 · Hartsville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,129 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Darlington High (965 students)
Hartsville High held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hartsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hartsville High
1,129 students
- Darlington Hig
Darlington High
965 students
- Darlington Mid
Darlington Middle
888 students
- Hartsville Mid
Hartsville Middle
801 students
- St. John's Ele
St. John's Elementary
596 students
- Bay Road Eleme
Bay Road Elementary
563 students
What this shows Hartsville High reports 1,129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartsville High compares
Hartsville 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,129
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
382
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 39.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Hartsville High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darlington 01 reports $17,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartsville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Darlington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartsville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. John's Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartsville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Hartsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartsville High
How many students attend Hartsville High?
Hartsville High has 1,129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartsville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartsville High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% 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 Hartsville High?
100.0% of students at Hartsville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartsville High?
The largest demographic group at Hartsville High is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Hartsville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartsville High?
Hartsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hartsville High rank among public schools in Hartsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartsville High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Hartsville, 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 Hartsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Darlington 01?
Besides Hartsville High, Darlington 01 also operates Darlington High (965 students), Darlington Middle (888 students), and Hartsville Middle (801 students). See the Darlington 01 district page for the complete list.