- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Summerville, SC
Summerville High
Federal NCES profile for Summerville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450201000402
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerville High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerville High has class sizes larger than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Summerville, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450201000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Summerville High held near 3,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 162.4 → 159.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450201000402 · Summerville, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
3,361 enr · 20.7:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students)
Summerville High held near 3,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 162.4 → 159.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Summerville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Summerville High
3,361 students
- Ashley Ridge H
Ashley Ridge High
2,599 students
- Fort Dorcheste
Fort Dorchester High
2,344 students
- Sand Hill Elem 1,169
Sand Hill Elementary
1,169 students
- Beech Hill Ele 1,079
Beech Hill Elementary
1,079 students
- East Edisto Mi 1,031
East Edisto Middle
1,031 students
What this shows Summerville High reports 3,361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summerville High compares
Summerville 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,361 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,361
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
825
in-school suspensions + 343 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Summerville High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Dorchester 02 reports $11,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summerville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Dorchester High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Edisto Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Summerville
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 (~3,361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summerville High
How many students attend Summerville High?
Summerville High has 3,361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summerville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 3,308 (2022-23) → 3,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerville High is 20.7:1, which is 45% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summerville High?
52.7% of students at Summerville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerville High?
The largest demographic group at Summerville High is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Summerville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerville High?
Summerville High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summerville High rank among high schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerville High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Summerville, 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 Summerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester 02?
Besides Summerville High, Dorchester 02 also operates Ashley Ridge High (2,599 students), Fort Dorchester High (2,344 students), and Sand Hill Elementary (1,169 students). See the Dorchester 02 district page for the complete list.