Enrollment
2
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 450000100939
Manning High — Columbia, SC
Federal NCES profile for Manning High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 99/100.
👥 Class size 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dept of Correction N04 · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manning High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Manning High reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 99% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 99% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dept of Correction N04 spends $60,626 per pupil district-wide, above the South Carolina average of $17,182 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.8% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 99/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manning High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.2:1 | ▼ 99% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
0.2:1
students per teacher
— 99% below state mean
Top 0% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$60,626
per pupil, district-wide
— above South Carolina avg of $17,182
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 2 Top 0% in South Carolina — larger than 100% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 0.2:1 -99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 450000100939
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dept of Correction N04, which includes Manning High.
$60,626
Per student
+253%
vs South Carolina
Avg $17,182
+211%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 81.8%
Federal 18.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Manning High
How many students attend Manning High?
Manning High has 2 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manning High is 0.2:1, which is 99% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 99% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manning High?
The largest demographic group at Manning High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manning High?
Manning High has a Resource Investment Index of 99/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.