- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, SC
Powdersville High
Federal NCES profile for Powdersville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450078001567
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powdersville High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Powdersville High has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Powdersville High held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 450078001567 · Greenville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 19.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wren High (1,252 students)
Powdersville High held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Powdersville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wren High
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- This school
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 Powdersville High reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powdersville High compares
Powdersville 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 48% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Powdersville High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Powdersville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wren High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powdersville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Greenville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
J. L. Mann High Academy
Standard public school
2,013 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Wade Hampton High
Standard public school
1,790 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Standard public school
1,730 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Berea High
Standard public school
1,250 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Southside High
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Carolina Academy (High)
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,024 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powdersville High
How many students attend Powdersville High?
Powdersville High has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powdersville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Powdersville High is 19.7:1, which is 38% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powdersville High?
38.6% of students at Powdersville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powdersville High?
The largest demographic group at Powdersville High is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powdersville High?
Powdersville High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Powdersville High rank among high schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Powdersville High ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Powdersville High, Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students), Palmetto High (1,086 students), and Wren Middle (910 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.