- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bishopville, SC
Lee Central High
Federal NCES profile for Lee Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450267000559
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Central High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bishopville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Central High has class sizes smaller than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Central High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, SC.
School address
District: Lee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450267000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lee Central High shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 450267000559 · Bishopville, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 9.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dennis Elementary (359 students)
Lee Central High shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lee Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lee Central High
402 students
- Dennis Element
Dennis Elementary
359 students
- Lee Central Mi
Lee Central Middle
288 students
- Lower Lee Elem 128
Lower Lee Elementary
128 students
- West Lee Eleme 98
West Lee Elementary
98 students
What this shows Lee Central High reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Central High compares
Lee Central 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$17,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Lee Central High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Lee 01 reports $17,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools in Bishopville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Central High
How many students attend Lee Central High?
Lee Central High has 402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bishopville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Central High is 9.1:1, which is 36% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee Central High?
100.0% of students at Lee Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Central High?
The largest demographic group at Lee Central High is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Bishopville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Central High?
Lee Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lee Central High rank among public schools in Bishopville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Central High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bishopville, 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 Bishopville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee 01?
Besides Lee Central High, Lee 01 also operates Dennis Elementary (359 students), Lee Central Middle (288 students), and Lower Lee Elementary (128 students). See the Lee 01 district page for the complete list.