- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitmire, SC
Whitmire Community School (High)
Federal NCES profile for Whitmire Community School (High), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450303000820
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitmire Community School (High) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Whitmire Community School (High) has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Newberry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450303000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Whitmire Community School (High) held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450303000820 · Whitmire, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberry High (837 students)
Whitmire Community School (High) held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Whitmire Community School (High) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberry High
Newberry High
837 students
- Mid-Carolina H
Mid-Carolina High
681 students
- Newberry Middl
Newberry Middle
629 students
- Mid-Carolina M
Mid-Carolina Middle
553 students
- Boundary St. E
Boundary St. Elementary
429 students
- This school 264
Whitmire Community School (High)
264 students
What this shows Whitmire Community School (High) reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitmire Community School (High) compares
Whitmire Community School (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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 21% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,625
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Whitmire Community School (High) is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberry 01 reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitmire Community School (High) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newberry Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid-Carolina Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary St. Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitmire Community School (High)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Whitmire
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitmire Community School (High)
How many students attend Whitmire Community School (High)?
Whitmire Community School (High) has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitmire, SC. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmire Community School (High)?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmire Community School (High) is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Whitmire Community School (High)?
58.7% of students at Whitmire Community School (High) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitmire Community School (High)?
The largest demographic group at Whitmire Community School (High) is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Whitmire, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitmire Community School (High)?
Whitmire Community School (High) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Newberry 01?
Besides Whitmire Community School (High), Newberry 01 also operates Newberry High (837 students), Mid-Carolina High (681 students), and Newberry Middle (629 students). See the Newberry 01 district page for the complete list.