Enrollment
681
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingstree High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingstree High
Kingstree High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Kingstree, South Carolina, enrolling 681 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.6% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
The surrounding Williamsburg 01 spends $17,968 per pupil, 23% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Williamsburg 01 also operates W.M. Anderson Primary (364 students) and Kenneth Gardner Elementary (362 students) alongside Kingstree 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 Kingstree High compares
Kingstree 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,968
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg 01, which includes Kingstree High.
$17,968
Per student
+23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 29.1%
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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Kingstree on the city page.
Is Kingstree High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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