- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orangeburg, SC
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
Federal NCES profile for Orangeburg Wilkinson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391000873
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangeburg Wilkinson High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangeburg Wilkinson High has class sizes larger than 82% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Orangeburg · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Orangeburg Wilkinson High held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 450391000873 · Orangeburg, SC High · MID · TRAD
992 enr · 16.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Marion High School (692 students)
Orangeburg Wilkinson High held near 1,050 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Orangeburg Wilkinson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orangeburg Wilkinson High
992 students
- Lake Marion Hi
Lake Marion High School
692 students
- Edisto Primary
Edisto Primary
635 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
625 students
- Edisto High
Edisto High
614 students
- William J. Cla
William J. Clark Middle
587 students
What this shows Orangeburg Wilkinson High reports 992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangeburg Wilkinson High compares
Orangeburg Wilkinson 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 318 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Orangeburg Wilkinson High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangeburg reports $16,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangeburg Wilkinson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Marion High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edisto Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edisto High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. Clark Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangeburg Wilkinson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Orangeburg
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 (~992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangeburg Wilkinson High
How many students attend Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High has 992 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orangeburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,050 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
100.0% of students at Orangeburg Wilkinson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
The largest demographic group at Orangeburg Wilkinson High is African American at 91.0% of enrollment, in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangeburg Wilkinson High?
Orangeburg Wilkinson High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Orangeburg Wilkinson High rank among public schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangeburg Wilkinson High ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Orangeburg?
Besides Orangeburg Wilkinson High, Orangeburg also operates Lake Marion High School (692 students), Edisto Primary (635 students), and Marshall Elementary (625 students). See the Orangeburg district page for the complete list.