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Spring Hill High

11629 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036Lexington 05 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,089
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$15,709
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 23% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,089 students in grades 09–12 in Chapin, South Carolina.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,709 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spring Hill High is a very large high in Chapin, South Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 1,089 students. The district invests $15,709 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Spring Hill High

1,089
Total Students
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
91
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution508 male · 581 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 379 students
Student Composition
72%
16%
Asian3%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black16%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450282001621

Academic Outcomes at Spring Hill High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29036

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,709Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,709
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,912
Student Support$2,985
Administration$1,885
Operations$2,356
Other$1,571
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,709 spent per student, an estimated $6,959 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
40%
State government
50.2%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal programs
9.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lake Murray ElementaryChapin ElementaryH. E. Corley ElementaryHarbison West Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Irmo MiddleChapin MiddleDutch Fork MiddleChapin Intermediate
+1 more
↓
High School
Dutch Fork HighChapin HighIrmo HighCenter for Advanced Technical Studies
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRichland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLexington 05 →
Phone: (803)476-8700
NCES ID: 450282001621
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chapin seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lexington 05
High
Dutch Fork High
1,726 students · 09–12
52% FRL
High
Chapin High
1,615 students · 09–12
● 42 opp100% FRL
High
Irmo High
1,307 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Mid
Irmo Middle
1,011 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Mid
Chapin Middle
991 students · 07–08
● 42 opp27% FRL
Mid
Dutch Fork Middle
921 students · 07–08
57% FRL
Mid
Chapin Intermediate
913 students · 05–06
● 42 opp26% FRL
Elem
Lake Murray Elementary
809 students · KG–04
● 42 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11629 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.