- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, SC
Wilson High
Federal NCES profile for Wilson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450213000442
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Florence, SC.
School address
District: Florence 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450213000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Wilson High held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 450213000442 · Florence, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,373 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Florence High (1,827 students)
Wilson High held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.5 → 88.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wilson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Florence
West Florence High
1,827 students
- South Florence
South Florence High
1,580 students
- This school
Wilson High
1,373 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle
1,138 students
- John W. Moore
John W. Moore Middle
1,056 students
- Delmae Heights
Delmae Heights Elementary
988 students
What this shows Wilson High reports 1,373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson High compares
Wilson 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,373 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,373
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,162
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 301 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.6%
White 13.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Wilson High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence 01 reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Florence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Florence High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Moore Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delmae Heights Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Florence
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson High
How many students attend Wilson High?
Wilson High has 1,373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,365 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson High is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson High?
100.0% of students at Wilson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson High?
The largest demographic group at Wilson High is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Florence, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson High?
Wilson High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wilson High rank among high schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Florence, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence 01?
Besides Wilson High, Florence 01 also operates West Florence High (1,827 students), South Florence High (1,580 students), and Southside Middle (1,138 students). See the Florence 01 district page for the complete list.