- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kershaw, SC
North Central High
Federal NCES profile for North Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450255001259
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Kershaw · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central High has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, SC.
School address
District: Kershaw 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450255001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Central High held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 450255001259 · Kershaw, SC High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 17.1:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students)
North Central High held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lugoff-Elgin H
Lugoff-Elgin High
1,759 students
- Camden High
Camden High
1,136 students
- Camden Middle
Camden Middle
844 students
- Blaney Element
Blaney Elementary
750 students
- Wateree Elemen 688
Wateree Elementary
688 students
- This school 563
North Central High
563 students
What this shows North Central High reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central High compares
North Central 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▼ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$11,753
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, North Central High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kershaw 01 reports $11,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugoff-Elgin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaney Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wateree Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Kershaw
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central High
How many students attend North Central High?
North Central High has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kershaw, SC. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High is 17.1:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central High?
71.8% of students at North Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central High?
The largest demographic group at North Central High is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Kershaw, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central High?
North Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Central High rank among public schools in Kershaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kershaw, 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 Kershaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Kershaw 01?
Besides North Central High, Kershaw 01 also operates Lugoff-Elgin High (1,759 students), Camden High (1,136 students), and Camden Middle (844 students). See the Kershaw 01 district page for the complete list.