- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450270001626
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
River Bluff High held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 136.6 → 139.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 450270001626 · Lexington, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,117 enr · 15.6:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
River Bluff High held near 2,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 136.6 → 139.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Bluff High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- This school
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
- Lakeside Middl 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows River Bluff High reports 2,117 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bluff High compares
River Bluff 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,591
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
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.
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
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,025
- 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.
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 (~2,117 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,197 (2022-23) → 2,160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.