- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mccormick, SC
Mccormick High
Federal NCES profile for Mccormick High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450300000804
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccormick High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mccormick · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccormick High has class sizes smaller than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, SC.
School address
District: Mccormick 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450300000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mccormick High grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 450300000804 · Mccormick, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 8.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccormick Elementary (225 students)
Mccormick High grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mccormick High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccormick Elem
Mccormick Elementary
225 students
- This school
Mccormick High
192 students
- Mccormick Midd
Mccormick Middle
106 students
What this shows Mccormick High reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccormick High compares
Mccormick 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$25,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.2%
White 17.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Mccormick High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccormick 01 reports $25,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccormick High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccormick Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccormick High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccormick High
How many students attend Mccormick High?
Mccormick High has 192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mccormick, SC. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccormick High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccormick High is 8.7:1, which is 39% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 45% 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 Mccormick High?
100.0% of students at Mccormick High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccormick High?
The largest demographic group at Mccormick High is African American at 79.2% of enrollment, in Mccormick, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccormick High?
Mccormick High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Mccormick High rank among public schools in Mccormick?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccormick High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mccormick, 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 Mccormick 01?
Besides Mccormick High, Mccormick 01 also operates Mccormick Elementary (225 students) and Mccormick Middle (106 students). See the Mccormick 01 district page for the complete list.