- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcbee, SC
Mcbee High
Federal NCES profile for Mcbee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450156000317
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbee High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 577
- students enrolled
Mcbee High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chesterfield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450156000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mcbee High grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 450156000317 · Mcbee, SC Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (657 students)
Mcbee High grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcbee High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
657 students
- Cheraw High
Cheraw High
603 students
- This school
Mcbee High
577 students
- Edwards Elemen
Edwards Elementary
538 students
- Chesterfield H
Chesterfield High
485 students
- New Heights Mi
New Heights Middle
457 students
What this shows Mcbee High reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbee High compares
Mcbee High is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
577
Bigger than 70% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,181
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Mcbee High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesterfield 01 reports $13,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbee High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheraw High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesterfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbee High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbee High
How many students attend Mcbee High?
Mcbee High has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcbee, SC. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbee High is 13.1:1, which is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% 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 Mcbee High?
100.0% of students at Mcbee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbee High?
The largest demographic group at Mcbee High is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Mcbee, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbee High?
Mcbee 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).
What other schools are in Chesterfield 01?
Besides Mcbee High, Chesterfield 01 also operates Central High (657 students), Cheraw High (603 students), and Edwards Elementary (538 students). See the Chesterfield 01 district page for the complete list.