- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamston, SC
Palmetto High
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450078000076
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Williamston, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Palmetto High grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,086 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 450078000076 · Williamston, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 18.7:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Palmetto High grew from 1,021 students in 2022-23 to 1,086 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Palmetto High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- This school
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- Powdersville M
Powdersville Middle
801 students
What this shows Palmetto High reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto High compares
Palmetto High is a growing 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 18% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$10,981
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Palmetto High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto High
How many students attend Palmetto High?
Palmetto High has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,021 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto High is 18.7:1, which is 31% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto High?
60.7% of students at Palmetto High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto High?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto High is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Williamston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto High?
Palmetto High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Palmetto High rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Williamston, 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 Anderson 01?
Besides Palmetto High, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Powdersville High (1,024 students), and Wren Middle (910 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.