Enrollment
365
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540051000314
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lost Creek · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Harrison High School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Harrison High School
South Harrison High School is a mid-sized high school in Lost Creek, West Virginia, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students) and Johnson Elementary School (742 students) alongside South Harrison High School.
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 South Harrison High School compares
South Harrison High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County Schools, which includes South Harrison High School.
$13,777
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Lost Creek on the city page.
Is South Harrison High School a good school?
South Harrison High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. 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 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.
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