- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pelion, SC
Pelion High
Federal NCES profile for Pelion 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 450270000725
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelion High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pelion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelion High has class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelion High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pelion, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pelion High held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 450270000725 · Pelion, SC High · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 12.2:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Pelion High held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pelion High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 718
Pelion High
718 students
What this shows Pelion High reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelion High compares
Pelion 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$13,591
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
300
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Pelion High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelion High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelion High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelion High
How many students attend Pelion High?
Pelion High has 718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pelion, SC. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelion High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelion High is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelion High?
61.5% of students at Pelion High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelion High?
The largest demographic group at Pelion High is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Pelion, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelion High?
Pelion 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 Pelion High rank among public schools in Pelion?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelion High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pelion, 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 Lexington 01?
Besides Pelion High, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.