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Enrollment
563
High
DISTRICT 1,153 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KERSHAW 01·NCES 450255001259
North Central High
3000 Lockhart Road, Kershaw, SC 29067 · (803) 432-9858 · Kershaw County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL563 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
14.9:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · 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 | 187 | 33% |
| Grade 10 | 136 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 123 | 22% |
| Grade 12 | 117 | 21% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · 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 North Central High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 563 | #159 of 250 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #82 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.5% | #116 of 217 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +29.4% | #16 of 108 |
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
563
+50 (+10%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 617
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 15.6:1
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 | 563 | 37.8 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 598 | 36.2 | 16.5:1 | 68% (408) |
| 2022-23 | 586 | 33.8 | 17.3:1 | 76% (445) |
| 2020-21 | 513 | 33 | 15.6:1 | 62% (318) |
| 2017-18 | 435 | 31.8 | 13.7:1 | 100% (435) |
| 2015-16 | 466 | 33 | 14.1:1 | 66% (308) |
| 2010-11 | 493 | 33 | 14.9:1 | 64% (316) |
| 2000-01 | 736 | 41 | 17.9:1 | 42% (308) |
| 1990-91 | 617 | 37 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Central High.
Since 2017-18: students up 29% (435 to 563); teachers up 19% (31.8 to 37.8).
About North Central High
Students in Kershaw, South Carolina, attend North Central High, a small high school. The school enrolls 563 students in grades 9 through 12. High schools in South Carolina average about 953 students, which makes this school 41% below average.
Kershaw 01 is responsible for 16 schools, North Central High included, with 11,135 students in all.
The share of White students at North Central High is 62%, a majority. The remaining students are 20% Black, 13% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 55, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 37.8 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.9 students per teacher. It is about the same as the 15.5:1 average for high schools in South Carolina.
Census data for Kershaw County show the median household earns about $68,231 a year, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Public schools in Kershaw County number 18, with about 11,247 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, North Central Middle, is about 0.4 miles. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 10% increase, from 513 to 563.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at North Central High. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Kershaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
68,314
Census ACS
Median income
$68,231
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
11,247 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kershaw 01
- Lugoff-Elgin HighHigh · 1,759 students
- Camden HighHigh · 1,136 students
- Camden MiddleMiddle · 844 students
- Blaney ElementaryElementary · 750 students
- Wateree ElementaryElementary · 688 students
- Leslie M. Stover MiddleMiddle · 662 students
Other schools in Kershaw
- Andrew Jackson HighHigh · 557 students
- Kershaw ElementaryElementary · 512 students
- North Central ElementaryElementary · 509 students
- Andrew Jackson MiddleMiddle · 480 students
- North Central MiddleMiddle · 408 students
Other North Central High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named North Central High. North Central High is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- North Central High SchoolIndianapolis, IN · 3,682 students
- North Central High SchoolSpokane, WA · 1,647 students
- North Central High SchoolWashington, LA · 220 students
Nearby schools
- North Central Middle0.4 mi · 408
- North Central Elementary0.4 mi · 509
- Midway Elementary5.9 mi · 338
- Kershaw Elementary9.1 mi · 512
- Andrew Jackson High10.9 mi · 557
- Andrew Jackson Middle11.0 mi · 480
Frequently asked questions
About North Central HighHow large is North Central High?
North Central High enrolls approximately 563 students in grades 09-12.
Is North Central High an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Central High is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Central High is approximately 14.9:1 (38 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at North Central High?
Student demographics at North Central High are roughly 62% White, 13% Hispanic, 20% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is North Central High in?
North Central High is part of Kershaw 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.