Enrollment
1,128
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Hill, SC
South Pointe High
Federal NCES profile for South Pointe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450387001004
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pointe High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pointe High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pointe High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pointe High
South Pointe High is a higher-need, large high school in Rock Hill, South Carolina, enrolling 1,128 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,128 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rock Hill's high schools, it stands alongside Rock Hill High (1,980 students): South Pointe High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.4:1).
York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students) and Northwestern High (1,822 students) alongside South Pointe 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 South Pointe High compares
South Pointe 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,128
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
African American 58.6%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, South Pointe High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York 03, which includes South Pointe High.
$13,531
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Pointe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pointe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Rock Hill
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Pointe High
How many students attend South Pointe High?
South Pointe High has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pointe High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pointe High is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pointe High?
54.5% of students at South Pointe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pointe High?
The largest demographic group at South Pointe High is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pointe High?
South Pointe High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pointe High rank among high schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
Is South Pointe High a good school?
South Pointe High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina 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 York 03?
Besides South Pointe High, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and Dutchman Creek Middle (856 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.
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