- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ayden, NC
Ayden-Grifton High
Federal NCES profile for Ayden-Grifton 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 370001201491
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayden-Grifton High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ayden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayden-Grifton High has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden-Grifton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ayden, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001201491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Ayden-Grifton High grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 370001201491 · Ayden, NC High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 17.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Ayden-Grifton High grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ayden-Grifton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school
Ayden-Grifton High
757 students
What this shows Ayden-Grifton High reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ayden-Grifton High compares
Ayden-Grifton High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 757 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.6%
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Ayden-Grifton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ayden-Grifton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayden-Grifton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ayden-Grifton High
How many students attend Ayden-Grifton High?
Ayden-Grifton High has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ayden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayden-Grifton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayden-Grifton High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ayden-Grifton High?
99.4% of students at Ayden-Grifton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayden-Grifton High?
The largest demographic group at Ayden-Grifton High is African American at 39.6% of enrollment, in Ayden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayden-Grifton High?
Ayden-Grifton High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ayden-Grifton High rank among public schools in Ayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden-Grifton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ayden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Ayden-Grifton High, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.