- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Piedmont, SC
Wren High
Federal NCES profile for Wren High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450078000077
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wren High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wren High has class sizes larger than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wren High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450078000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Wren High grew from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,264 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 450078000077 · Piedmont, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 19:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto High (1,086 students)
Wren High grew from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,264 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wren High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wren High
1,252 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High
1,086 students
- Powdersville H
Powdersville High
1,024 students
- Wren Middle
Wren Middle
910 students
- Spearman Eleme
Spearman Elementary
804 students
- Powdersville M
Powdersville Middle
801 students
What this shows Wren High reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wren High compares
Wren 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 52% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Wren High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 01 reports $10,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wren High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powdersville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wren Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powdersville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wren High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Piedmont
1 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 (~1,252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wren High
How many students attend Wren High?
Wren High has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Piedmont, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,202 (2022-23) → 1,264 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wren High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wren High is 19:1, which is 33% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wren High?
35.2% of students at Wren High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wren High?
The largest demographic group at Wren High is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Piedmont, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wren High?
Wren High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wren High rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Wren High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 01?
Besides Wren High, Anderson 01 also operates Palmetto High (1,086 students), Powdersville High (1,024 students), and Wren Middle (910 students). See the Anderson 01 district page for the complete list.