- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newberry, SC
Newberry High
Federal NCES profile for Newberry High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450303001285
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberry High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberry High has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newberry, SC.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Newberry High held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 450303001285 · Newberry, SC High · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 17.8:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mid-Carolina High (681 students)
Newberry High held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newberry High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- Newberry Eleme
Newberry Elementary
421 students
What this shows Newberry High reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newberry High compares
Newberry 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 15% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
White 18.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Newberry High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newberry High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Carolina High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newberry Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberry High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newberry High
How many students attend Newberry High?
Newberry High has 837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newberry, SC. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry High is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newberry High?
84.8% of students at Newberry High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberry High?
The largest demographic group at Newberry High is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Newberry, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberry High?
Newberry High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Newberry High rank among public schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Newberry, 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 Newberry on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Newberry High, Newberry 01 also operates Mid-Carolina High (681 students), Newberry Middle (629 students), and Mid-Carolina Middle (553 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.