- Enrollment
- 2,605
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Stephen, SC
Timberland High
Federal NCES profile for Timberland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117000160
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timberland High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in St. Stephen · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Timberland High has class sizes larger than 71% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timberland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St. Stephen, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Timberland High held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 450117000160 · St. Stephen, SC High · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High (2,605 students)
Timberland High held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Timberland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- This school 718
Timberland High
718 students
What this shows Timberland High reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timberland High compares
Timberland 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$12,810
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 41.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Timberland High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timberland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timberland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timberland High
How many students attend Timberland High?
Timberland High has 718 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Stephen, SC. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timberland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Timberland High is 15.6:1, which is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timberland High?
100.0% of students at Timberland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timberland High?
The largest demographic group at Timberland High is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in St. Stephen, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timberland High?
Timberland High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Timberland High rank among public schools in St. Stephen?
By Resource Investment Index, Timberland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St. Stephen, 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Timberland High, Berkeley 01 also operates Stratford High (2,605 students), Cane Bay High (2,412 students), and Berkeley High (2,047 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.