- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ninety Six, SC
Ninety Six High
Federal NCES profile for Ninety Six High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450240000604
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ninety Six High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ninety Six · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ninety Six High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 52 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450240000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ninety Six High shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 450240000604 · Ninety Six, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood Middle (354 students)
Ninety Six High shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ninety Six High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ninety Six High
423 students
- Edgewood Middl
Edgewood Middle
354 students
- Ninety Six Ele
Ninety Six Elementary
299 students
- Ninety Six Pri
Ninety Six Primary
283 students
What this shows Ninety Six High reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninety Six High compares
Ninety Six High is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
27.7%
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
$13,391
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Ninety Six High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 52 reports $13,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ninety Six High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ninety Six Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninety Six High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninety Six High
How many students attend Ninety Six High?
Ninety Six High has 423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ninety Six, SC. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six High?
54.6% of students at Ninety Six High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninety Six High?
The largest demographic group at Ninety Six High is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Ninety Six, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninety Six High?
Ninety Six High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ninety Six High rank among public schools in Ninety Six?
By Resource Investment Index, Ninety Six High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ninety Six, 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 Greenwood 52?
Besides Ninety Six High, Greenwood 52 also operates Edgewood Middle (354 students), Ninety Six Elementary (299 students), and Ninety Six Primary (283 students). See the Greenwood 52 district page for the complete list.