- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Johnston, SC
Strom Thurmond High
Federal NCES profile for Strom Thurmond High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450207000413
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strom Thurmond High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Strom Thurmond High has class sizes larger than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strom Thurmond High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Strom Thurmond High held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 450207000413 · Johnston, SC High · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 16.4:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
Strom Thurmond High held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Strom Thurmond High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merriwether El
Merriwether Elementary
760 students
- This school
Strom Thurmond High
720 students
- Johnston-Edgef
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- Merriwether Mi
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- W. E. Parker E
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- Johnston Eleme 276
Johnston Elementary
276 students
What this shows Strom Thurmond High reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strom Thurmond High compares
Strom Thurmond 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▼ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.8%
White 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Strom Thurmond High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgefield 01 reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strom Thurmond High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merriwether Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strom Thurmond High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strom Thurmond High
How many students attend Strom Thurmond High?
Strom Thurmond High has 720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Johnston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strom Thurmond High?
The student-teacher ratio at Strom Thurmond High is 16.4:1, which is 15% 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 Strom Thurmond High?
66.0% of students at Strom Thurmond High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strom Thurmond High?
The largest demographic group at Strom Thurmond High is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Johnston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strom Thurmond High?
Strom Thurmond High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Strom Thurmond High rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Strom Thurmond High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edgefield 01?
Besides Strom Thurmond High, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (394 students), and Merriwether Middle (365 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.