Enrollment
718
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270000725
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pelion · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelion High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelion High
Pelion High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Pelion, South Carolina, enrolling 718 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 479 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 718 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and River Bluff High (2,117 students) alongside Pelion 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 Pelion High compares
Pelion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,017
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes Pelion High.
$13,017
Per student
-11%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pelion on the city page.
Is Pelion High a good school?
Pelion High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of South Carolina schools. 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 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.
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