- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hemingway, SC
Hemingway High
Federal NCES profile for Hemingway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450378001108
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemingway High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hemingway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemingway High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemingway High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hemingway High shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450378001108 · Hemingway, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingstree High (681 students)
Hemingway High shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hemingway High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingstree High
Kingstree High
681 students
- W.M. Anderson
W.M. Anderson Primary
364 students
- Kenneth Gardne
Kenneth Gardner Elementary
362 students
- Kingstree Midd
Kingstree Middle Magnet
341 students
- Hemingway Elem 269
Hemingway Elementary
269 students
- This school 189
Hemingway High
189 students
What this shows Hemingway High reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemingway High compares
Hemingway High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 93% | - | - |
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.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.5:1
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
60.3%
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
$21,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
White 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Hemingway High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemingway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemingway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Hemingway
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hemingway High
How many students attend Hemingway High?
Hemingway High has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hemingway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemingway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemingway 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 Hemingway High?
100.0% of students at Hemingway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemingway High?
The largest demographic group at Hemingway High is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Hemingway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemingway High?
Hemingway High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hemingway High rank among public schools in Hemingway?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemingway High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hemingway, 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 Hemingway on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg 01?
Besides Hemingway High, Williamsburg 01 also operates Kingstree High (681 students), W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.