- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249000643
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Loris · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Loris High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 450249000643 · Loris, SC High · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 16.8:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Loris High held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Loris High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 857
Loris High
857 students
What this shows Loris High reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loris High compares
Loris 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,222
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
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.
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
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~857 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.