- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lost Creek, WV
South Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for South Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540051000314
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harrison High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lost Creek · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 365
- students enrolled
South Harrison High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lost Creek, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Harrison High School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 540051000314 · Lost Creek, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 14:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
South Harrison High School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- Robert C Byrd
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- This school
South Harrison High School
365 students
What this shows South Harrison High School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Harrison High School compares
South Harrison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, South Harrison High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Harrison High School
How many students attend South Harrison High School?
South Harrison High School has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lost Creek, WV. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison High School is 14:1, which is 7% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at South Harrison High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Lost Creek, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harrison High School?
South Harrison High School 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 South Harrison High School rank among public schools in Lost Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lost Creek, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrison County Schools?
Besides South Harrison High School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.