- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ware Shoals, SC
Ware Shoals High
Federal NCES profile for Ware Shoals High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450237000601
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ware Shoals High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ware Shoals · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ware Shoals High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ware Shoals, SC.
School address
District: Greenwood 51 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450237000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ware Shoals High held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450237000601 · Ware Shoals, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 13.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware Shoals Primary (385 students)
Ware Shoals High held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ware Shoals High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ware Shoals Pr
Ware Shoals Primary
385 students
- This school
Ware Shoals High
265 students
- Ware Shoals El
Ware Shoals Elementary Middle
238 students
What this shows Ware Shoals High reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ware Shoals High compares
Ware Shoals 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▼ 9% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Ware Shoals High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwood 51 reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ware Shoals High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Shoals Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ware Shoals Elementary Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ware Shoals High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ware Shoals High
How many students attend Ware Shoals High?
Ware Shoals High has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ware Shoals, SC. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware Shoals High is 13.3:1, which is 7% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ware Shoals High?
67.1% of students at Ware Shoals High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ware Shoals High?
The largest demographic group at Ware Shoals High is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Ware Shoals, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ware Shoals High?
Ware Shoals High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ware Shoals High rank among public schools in Ware Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Ware Shoals High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ware Shoals, 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 Greenwood 51?
Besides Ware Shoals High, Greenwood 51 also operates Ware Shoals Primary (385 students) and Ware Shoals Elementary Middle (238 students). See the Greenwood 51 district page for the complete list.