- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sykesville, MD
South Carroll High
Federal NCES profile for South Carroll High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021000546
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Carroll High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Carroll High has class sizes larger than 75% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Carroll High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Carroll High held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 240021000546 · Sykesville, MD High · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 16.4:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
South Carroll High held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
South Carroll High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
South Carroll High
933 students
What this shows South Carroll High reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Carroll High compares
South Carroll High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 65% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Maryland - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, South Carroll High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Carroll High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Carroll High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Sykesville
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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Carroll High
How many students attend South Carroll High?
South Carroll High has 933 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Carroll High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Carroll High is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Carroll High?
17.2% of students at South Carroll High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Carroll High?
The largest demographic group at South Carroll High is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Carroll High?
South Carroll High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Carroll High rank among high schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Carroll High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides South Carroll High, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.