- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dorchester, SC
Woodland High
Federal NCES profile for Woodland 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 450000200445
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, SC.
School address
District: Dorchester 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450000200445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Woodland High grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 450000200445 · Dorchester, SC High · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William Memorial Elementary (553 students)
Woodland High grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Woodland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Woodland High
680 students
- William Memori
William Memorial Elementary
553 students
- St. George Mid
St. George Middle
282 students
- Harleyville El 248
Harleyville Elementary
248 students
- Clay Hill Elem 174
Clay Hill Elementary
174 students
- Harleyville-Ri 169
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle
169 students
What this shows Woodland High reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland High compares
Woodland 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$19,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.2%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Woodland High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester 04 reports $19,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Memorial Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. George Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harleyville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland High
How many students attend Woodland High?
Woodland High has 680 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dorchester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland High is 13.6:1, which is 5% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 Woodland High?
100.0% of students at Woodland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland High?
The largest demographic group at Woodland High is African American at 47.2% of enrollment, in Dorchester, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland High?
Woodland 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 Woodland High rank among public schools in Dorchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 04?
Besides Woodland High, Dorchester 04 also operates William Memorial Elementary (553 students), St. George Middle (282 students), and Harleyville Elementary (248 students). See the Dorchester 04 district page for the complete list.