Enrollment
857
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loris, SC
Loris High
Federal NCES profile for Loris 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 450249000643
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loris High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Loris · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Loris High has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loris High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Loris, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loris High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loris High
Loris High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Loris, South Carolina, enrolling 857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 77.6% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 857 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 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 536 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 857 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Loris 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 Loris High compares
Loris 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 5% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,785
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.4%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Loris High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Loris High.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
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 Loris High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loris High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Loris High
How many students attend Loris High?
Loris High has 857 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loris, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loris High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loris High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loris High?
77.6% of students at Loris High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loris High?
The largest demographic group at Loris High is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Loris, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loris High?
Loris High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Loris High rank among public schools in Loris?
By Resource Investment Index, Loris High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Loris, 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 Loris on the city page.
Is Loris High a good school?
Loris High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Horry 01?
Besides Loris High, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.
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