Enrollment
2,117
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, SC
River Bluff High
Federal NCES profile for River Bluff High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270001626
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bluff High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bluff High has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bluff High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Bluff High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Bluff High
River Bluff High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lexington, South Carolina, enrolling 2,117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,117 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 513 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,117 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lexington's high schools, it stands alongside Lexington High (2,536 students): River Bluff High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students) and White Knoll High (2,025 students) alongside River Bluff 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 River Bluff High compares
River Bluff 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 78% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,117 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,117
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 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 67.2%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, River Bluff High is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 01, which includes River Bluff 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 River Bluff High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bluff 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
- 2,025
- 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
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River Bluff High
How many students attend River Bluff High?
River Bluff High has 2,117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bluff High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bluff High is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Bluff High?
16.5% of students at River Bluff High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bluff High?
The largest demographic group at River Bluff High is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bluff High?
River Bluff High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 River Bluff High rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bluff High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
Is River Bluff High a good school?
River Bluff High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. 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 River Bluff High, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), White Knoll High (2,025 students), and Gilbert High (1,138 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.
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