- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hopkins, SC
Lower Richland High
Federal NCES profile for Lower Richland 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 450336000955
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Richland High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Richland High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Richland High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, SC.
School address
District: Richland 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450336000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Lower Richland High held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 450336000955 · Hopkins, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,218 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: A. C. Flora High (1,328 students)
Lower Richland High held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lower Richland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. C. Flora Hi
A. C. Flora High
1,328 students
- This school
Lower Richland High
1,218 students
- Dreher High
Dreher High
1,144 students
- Crayton Middle
Crayton Middle
952 students
- Brennen Elemen
Brennen Elementary
805 students
- Hand Middle
Hand Middle
755 students
What this shows Lower Richland High reports 1,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Richland High compares
Lower Richland 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$18,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Lower Richland High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Richland 01 reports $18,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Richland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. Flora High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dreher High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crayton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Richland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Richland High
How many students attend Lower Richland High?
Lower Richland High has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hopkins, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,244 (2022-23) → 1,306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Richland High is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Richland High?
100.0% of students at Lower Richland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Richland High?
The largest demographic group at Lower Richland High is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Hopkins, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Richland High?
Lower Richland High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Lower Richland High rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Richland High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hopkins, 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 Hopkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 01?
Besides Lower Richland High, Richland 01 also operates A. C. Flora High (1,328 students), Dreher High (1,144 students), and Crayton Middle (952 students). See the Richland 01 district page for the complete list.