Enrollment
680
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450000200445
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dorchester · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland High
Woodland High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Dorchester, South Carolina, enrolling 680 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dorchester 04 spends $17,578 per pupil, 21% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 680 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dorchester 04 also operates William Memorial Elementary (553 students) and St. George Middle (282 students) alongside Woodland 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 Woodland High compares
Woodland 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 | 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 (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
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
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dorchester 04, which includes Woodland High.
$17,578
Per student
+21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 39.1%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dorchester on the city page.
Is Woodland High a good school?
Woodland High earns 36/100 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 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.
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