- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450195000391
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Latta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Latta High held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 450195000391 · Latta, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 17.6:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Latta Elementary (721 students)
Latta High held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Latta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Latta Elementa
Latta Elementary
721 students
- This school
Latta High
422 students
- Latta Middle
Latta Middle
349 students
What this shows Latta High reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latta High compares
Latta 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Dillon 03 reports $10,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.