Enrollment
557
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mullins, SC
Mullins High
Federal NCES profile for Mullins High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390800773
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullins High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mullins · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullins High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullins High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mullins, SC.
School address
District: Marion 10 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390800773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mullins High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mullins High
Mullins High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Mullins, South Carolina, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #351, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 453 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students) and Easterling Primary (431 students) alongside Mullins High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mullins High compares
Mullins High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$13,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 78.1%
White 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Mullins High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion 10, which includes Mullins High.
$13,793
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 53.6%
Federal 28.1%
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.
How Mullins High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Easterling Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnakin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mullins Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mullins High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mullins High
How many students attend Mullins High?
Mullins High has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mullins, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullins High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullins High is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mullins High?
100.0% of students at Mullins High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullins High?
The largest demographic group at Mullins High is African American at 78.1% of enrollment, in Mullins, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullins High?
Mullins High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mullins High rank among public schools in Mullins?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullins High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mullins, 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 Mullins on the city page.
Is Mullins High a good school?
Mullins High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion 10?
Besides Mullins High, Marion 10 also operates Marion High (572 students), Easterling Primary (431 students), and Johnakin Middle (395 students). See the Marion 10 district page for the complete list.
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