- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg High
Federal NCES profile for Spartanburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450366001052
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spartanburg High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spartanburg High has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spartanburg High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+149 students YoY
Spartanburg High grew from 2,056 students in 2022-23 to 2,205 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 133.8 → 137.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+149 students YoY 450366001052 · Spartanburg, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,164 enr · 16.3:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccracken Middle (937 students)
Spartanburg High grew from 2,056 students in 2022-23 to 2,205 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 133.8 → 137.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spartanburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- E. P. Todd Sch 559
E. P. Todd School
559 students
What this shows Spartanburg High reports 2,164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spartanburg High compares
Spartanburg High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,164 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,164
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
364
in-school suspensions + 403 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Spartanburg High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spartanburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccracken Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. P. Todd School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spartanburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Spartanburg
3 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 (~2,164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spartanburg High
How many students attend Spartanburg High?
Spartanburg High has 2,164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 2,056 (2022-23) → 2,205 (2023-24), up 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spartanburg High is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spartanburg High?
80.9% of students at Spartanburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spartanburg High?
The largest demographic group at Spartanburg High is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spartanburg High?
Spartanburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spartanburg High rank among high schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Spartanburg High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Spartanburg High, Spartanburg 07 also operates Mccracken Middle (937 students), Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students), and Carver Middle (633 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.