Enrollment
1,024
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450078001567
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powdersville High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powdersville High
Powdersville High is a large high school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of South Carolina schools and 38% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,024 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Anderson 01 spends $10,372 per pupil, 29% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's high schools, it stands alongside J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students): Powdersville High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Anderson 01 also operates Wren High (1,252 students) and Palmetto High (1,086 students) alongside Powdersville 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 Powdersville High compares
Powdersville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,372
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 01, which includes Powdersville High.
$10,372
Per student
-29%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Powdersville High a good school?
Powdersville High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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