- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingstree, SC
Kingstree High
Federal NCES profile for Kingstree High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450378001772
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingstree High earns 40/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kingstree · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingstree High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingstree High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, SC.
School address
District: Williamsburg 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450378001772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Kingstree High held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 450378001772 · Kingstree, SC High · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students)
Kingstree High held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kingstree High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Greeleyville P 222
Greeleyville Primary
222 students
What this shows Kingstree High reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingstree High compares
Kingstree 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
Student demographics
African American 90.2%
White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Kingstree High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Williamsburg 01 reports $21,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingstree High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.M. Anderson Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Gardner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingstree Middle Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemingway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeleyville Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingstree High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingstree High
How many students attend Kingstree High?
Kingstree High has 681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingstree, SC. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingstree High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingstree High is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingstree High?
99.6% of students at Kingstree High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingstree High?
The largest demographic group at Kingstree High is African American at 90.2% of enrollment, in Kingstree, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingstree High?
Kingstree High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kingstree High rank among public schools in Kingstree?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingstree High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingstree, 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 Williamsburg 01?
Besides Kingstree High, Williamsburg 01 also operates W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students), Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students), and Kingstree Middle Magnet (341 students). See the Williamsburg 01 district page for the complete list.