- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chapin, SC
Spring Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Spring Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450282001621
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Hill High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Chapin · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Hill High has class sizes smaller than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Chapin, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450282001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Spring Hill High held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 87.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 450282001621 · Chapin, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 12.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutch Fork High (1,703 students)
Spring Hill High held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.4 → 87.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutch Fork Hig
Dutch Fork High
1,703 students
- Chapin High
Chapin High
1,617 students
- Irmo High
Irmo High
1,272 students
- This school
Spring Hill High
1,118 students
- Chapin Middle
Chapin Middle
1,007 students
- Irmo Middle
Irmo Middle
992 students
What this shows Spring Hill High reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Hill High compares
Spring Hill High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 57% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Spring Hill High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 05 reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irmo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Chapin
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 (~1,118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Hill High
How many students attend Spring Hill High?
Spring Hill High has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chapin, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Hill High is 12.3:1, which is 14% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% 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 Spring Hill High?
32.1% of students at Spring Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Spring Hill High is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Chapin, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Hill High?
Spring Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Spring Hill High rank among high schools in Chapin?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Hill High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Chapin, 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 Chapin on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 05?
Besides Spring Hill High, Lexington 05 also operates Dutch Fork High (1,703 students), Chapin High (1,617 students), and Irmo High (1,272 students). See the Lexington 05 district page for the complete list.