Enrollment
423
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450240000604
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ninety Six · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ninety Six High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ninety Six High
Ninety Six High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ninety Six, South Carolina, enrolling 423 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 423 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 423 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greenwood 52 also operates Edgewood Middle (354 students) and Ninety Six Elementary (299 students) alongside Ninety Six 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 Ninety Six High compares
Ninety Six 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood 52, which includes Ninety Six High.
$12,530
Per student
-14%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ninety Six on the city page.
Is Ninety Six High a good school?
Ninety Six High earns 44/100 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 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.
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