- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Varnville, SC
Wade Hampton High
Federal NCES profile for Wade Hampton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391200610
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Hampton High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wade Hampton High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Varnville, SC.
School address
District: Hampton · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391200610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+178 students YoY
Wade Hampton High grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+35.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+178 students YoY 450391200610 · Varnville, SC High · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton Elementary (275 students)
Wade Hampton High grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (+35.7%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wade Hampton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wade Hampton High
617 students
- Hampton Elemen
Hampton Elementary
275 students
- Varnville Elem
Varnville Elementary
251 students
- North District 239
North District Middle
239 students
- Ben Hazel Prim 222
Ben Hazel Primary
222 students
- Estill Element 196
Estill Elementary
196 students
What this shows Wade Hampton High reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wade Hampton High compares
Wade Hampton High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$16,416
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.
Student demographics
African American 70.5%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Wade Hampton High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Hampton reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wade Hampton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Varnville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North District Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Hazel Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wade Hampton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wade Hampton High
How many students attend Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has 617 students enrolled. It is a high school in Varnville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), up 178.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Hampton High is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wade Hampton High?
100.0% of students at Wade Hampton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wade Hampton High?
The largest demographic group at Wade Hampton High is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Varnville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wade Hampton High?
Wade Hampton High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wade Hampton High rank among public schools in Varnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Hampton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Varnville, 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 Hampton?
Besides Wade Hampton High, Hampton also operates Hampton Elementary (275 students), Varnville Elementary (251 students), and North District Middle (239 students). See the Hampton district page for the complete list.