Enrollment
714
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saluda, SC
Saluda High
Federal NCES profile for Saluda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450346000982
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saluda High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Saluda · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saluda High has class sizes larger than 81% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saluda, SC.
School address
District: Saluda 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450346000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saluda High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saluda High
Saluda High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Saluda, South Carolina, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.2% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 714 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 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 714 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Saluda 01 also operates Saluda Middle (537 students) and Saluda Primary (474 students) alongside Saluda 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 Saluda High compares
Saluda 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▼ 1% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,073
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 30.1%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Saluda High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saluda 01, which includes Saluda High.
$12,073
Per student
-17%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 55.4%
Federal 17.2%
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 Saluda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saluda Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saluda Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saluda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saluda High
How many students attend Saluda High?
Saluda High has 714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saluda, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saluda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Saluda High is 16.6:1, which is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saluda High?
73.2% of students at Saluda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saluda High?
The largest demographic group at Saluda High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Saluda, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saluda High?
Saluda High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Saluda High rank among public schools in Saluda?
By Resource Investment Index, Saluda High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saluda, 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 Saluda on the city page.
Is Saluda High a good school?
Saluda High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Saluda 01?
Besides Saluda High, Saluda 01 also operates Saluda Middle (537 students), Saluda Primary (474 students), and Hollywood Elementary (403 students). See the Saluda 01 district page for the complete list.
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