Enrollment
422
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Latta, SC
Latta High
Federal NCES profile for Latta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450195000391
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latta High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Latta · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Latta High has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latta High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Latta, SC.
School address
District: Dillon 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450195000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Latta High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Latta High
Latta High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Latta, South Carolina, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of South Carolina schools and 23% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dillon 03 spends $11,183 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dillon 03 also operates Latta Elementary (721 students) and Latta Middle (349 students) alongside Latta 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 Latta High compares
Latta 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▼ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$11,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 56.2%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Latta High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dillon 03, which includes Latta High.
$11,183
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 51.0%
Federal 30.0%
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 Latta High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latta Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Latta Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latta High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Latta High
How many students attend Latta High?
Latta High has 422 students enrolled. It is a high school in Latta, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Latta High is 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Latta High?
66.4% of students at Latta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latta High?
The largest demographic group at Latta High is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Latta, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latta High?
Latta High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Latta High rank among public schools in Latta?
By Resource Investment Index, Latta High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Latta, 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 Latta on the city page.
Is Latta High a good school?
Latta High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Dillon 03?
Besides Latta High, Dillon 03 also operates Latta Elementary (721 students) and Latta Middle (349 students). See the Dillon 03 district page for the complete list.
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