Enrollment
617
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391200610
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Hampton High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Varnville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wade Hampton High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wade Hampton High
Wade Hampton High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Varnville, South Carolina, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 617 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hampton also operates Hampton Elementary (275 students) and Varnville Elementary (251 students) alongside Wade Hampton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wade Hampton High compares
Wade Hampton High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,845
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampton, which includes Wade Hampton High.
$15,845
Per student
+9%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Varnville on the city page.
Is Wade Hampton High a good school?
Wade Hampton High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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