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Enrollment
1,138
High
DISTRICT 1,707 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON 01·NCES 450270000726
Gilbert High
840 Main Street, Gilbert, SC 29054 · (803) 821-1900 · Lexington County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,138 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 321 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 310 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 262 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 245 | 22% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Gilbert High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Lexington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,138 | #81 of 250 | #8 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.7:1 | #78 of 215 | #6 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.9% | #164 of 217 | #12 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.9% | #31 of 108 | #3 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,138
+71 (+7%) vs 2020
+47% since 1990-91, when it was 776
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,138 | 77.7 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,131 | 80.5 | 14.1:1 | 43% (483) |
| 2022-23 | 1,118 | 77.9 | 14.4:1 | 38% (426) |
| 2020-21 | 1,067 | 73 | 14.6:1 | 43% (463) |
| 2017-18 | 965 | 67.3 | 14.3:1 | 35% (342) |
| 2015-16 | 906 | 65 | 13.9:1 | 42% (379) |
| 2010-11 | 910 | 70 | 13.0:1 | 39% (357) |
| 2000-01 | 763 | 58 | 13.2:1 | 18% (140) |
| 1990-91 | 776 | 50 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gilbert High.
Since 2017-18: students up 18% (965 to 1,138); teachers up 15% (67.3 to 77.7).
About Gilbert High
Gilbert High is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in Gilbert, South Carolina. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,138 students.
Gilbert High is a school in Lexington 01. The district has 31 schools and 27,074 students.
Federal enrollment data show Gilbert High is 73% White. Other groups make up 14% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 4% multiracial. In Lexington County overall, the White share is about 72%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 44, compared with 70 nationally.
Classroom staffing at Gilbert High totals 77.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. Statewide, high schools in South Carolina average 15.5:1.
In the surrounding county, Lexington County, median household income comes to about $77,408, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 76 public schools and about 64,555 students.
Of the public schools around it, Gilbert High is closest to Gilbert Middle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Locale: Rural: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory close to an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 1,067 to 1,138, a 7% rise.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Gilbert High. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Lexington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
304,887
Census ACS
Median income
$77,408
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
76
64,555 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lexington 01
- Lexington HighHigh · 2,536 students
- River Bluff HighHigh · 2,117 students
- White Knoll HighHigh · 2,025 students
- Beechwood MiddleMiddle · 1,033 students
- Lakeside MiddleMiddle · 893 students
- Midway ElementaryElementary · 856 students
Other schools in Gilbert
- Gilbert ElementaryElementary · 823 students
- Centerville ElementaryElementary · 812 students
- Gilbert MiddleMiddle · 804 students
Other Gilbert High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Gilbert High. Gilbert High is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Gilbert High SchoolGILBERT, AZ · 2,418 students
- Gilbert High SchoolGilbert, IA · 509 students
Nearby schools
- Gilbert Middle0.4 mi · 804
- Gilbert Elementary0.4 mi · 823
- Centerville Elementary3.6 mi · 812
- Deerfield Elementary6.0 mi · 753
- Rocky Creek Elementary6.3 mi · 805
- Pleasant Hill Elementary6.5 mi · 846
Frequently asked questions
About Gilbert HighHow many students attend Gilbert High?
Gilbert High enrolls approximately 1,138 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Gilbert High serve?
Gilbert High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gilbert High is approximately 14.7:1 (78 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gilbert High?
At Gilbert High, the student body is approximately 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Gilbert High public or private?
Gilbert High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lexington 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.