- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Kirkland High
Federal NCES profile for Kirkland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450000101731
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkland High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #15 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkland High has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland High ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Dept of Correction N04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000101731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kirkland High shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450000101731 · Columbia, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 42:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Turbeville High (55 students)
Kirkland High shrank from 35 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kirkland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turbeville Hig
Turbeville High
55 students
- This school
Kirkland High
42 students
- Broad River Hi
Broad River High
28 students
- Sara Babb High 8
Sara Babb High
8 students
- Allendale High 8
Allendale High
8 students
- Lewis High 7
Lewis High
7 students
What this shows Kirkland High reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkland High compares
Kirkland 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 | 42:1 | ▲ 194% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
42:1
students per teacher
- 194% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$70,164
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.0%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Kirkland High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dept of Correction N04 reports $70,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbeville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad River High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sara Babb High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allendale High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 1.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ridge View High
Standard public school
1,631 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkland High
How many students attend Kirkland High?
Kirkland High has 42 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkland High is 42:1, which is 194% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirkland High?
91.4% of students at Kirkland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkland High?
The largest demographic group at Kirkland High is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkland High?
Kirkland High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Kirkland High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkland High ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dept of Correction N04?
Besides Kirkland High, Dept of Correction N04 also operates Turbeville High (55 students), Broad River High (28 students), and Sara Babb High (8 students). See the Dept of Correction N04 district page for the complete list.