- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, NC
Beddingfield High
Federal NCES profile for Beddingfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502001994
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beddingfield High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beddingfield High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beddingfield High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502001994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Beddingfield High held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370502001994 · Wilson, NC High · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 14.8:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Beddingfield High held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beddingfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- This school
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- Rock Ridge Ele
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows Beddingfield High reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beddingfield High compares
Beddingfield High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 16.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Beddingfield High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beddingfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beddingfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Wilson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
James Hunt High
Standard public school
1,115 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Fike High
Standard public school
1,028 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Standard public school
280 students 28:1 students per teacher
Wilson Early College Academy
Standard public school
268 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beddingfield High
How many students attend Beddingfield High?
Beddingfield High has 653 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beddingfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Beddingfield High is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beddingfield High?
92.7% of students at Beddingfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beddingfield High?
The largest demographic group at Beddingfield High is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beddingfield High?
Beddingfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Beddingfield High rank among high schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Beddingfield High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Beddingfield High, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.