- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Travelers Rest, SC
Travelers Rest High
Federal NCES profile for Travelers Rest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000573
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travelers Rest High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Travelers Rest · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Travelers Rest High has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Travelers Rest High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Travelers Rest, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Travelers Rest High held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 450231000573 · Travelers Rest, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,277 enr · 20:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Travelers Rest High held near 1,303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Travelers Rest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Travelers Rest High
1,277 students
What this shows Travelers Rest High reports 1,277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Travelers Rest High compares
Travelers Rest 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▼ 16% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Travelers Rest High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Travelers Rest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Travelers Rest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Travelers Rest High
How many students attend Travelers Rest High?
Travelers Rest High has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Travelers Rest, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travelers Rest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Travelers Rest High is 20:1, which is 40% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Travelers Rest High?
62.5% of students at Travelers Rest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Travelers Rest High?
The largest demographic group at Travelers Rest High is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Travelers Rest, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travelers Rest High?
Travelers Rest High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Travelers Rest High rank among public schools in Travelers Rest?
By Resource Investment Index, Travelers Rest High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Travelers Rest, 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Travelers Rest High, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.