- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
Ben L. Smith High School
Federal NCES profile for Ben L. Smith High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000798
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben L. Smith High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #10 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben L. Smith High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben L. Smith High School ranks #10 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Ben L. Smith High School held near 1,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370192000798 · Greensboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,348 enr · 15.5:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Ben L. Smith High School held near 1,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ben L. Smith High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school
Ben L. Smith High School
1,348 students
What this shows Ben L. Smith High School reports 1,348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben L. Smith High School compares
Ben L. Smith High School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,348
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$12,897
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Asian 6.5%
White 4.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Ben L. Smith High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben L. Smith High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben L. Smith High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northwest Guilford High
Standard public school
2,055 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Grimsley High
Standard public school
1,967 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Page High
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
James B Dudley High
Standard public school
1,403 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford High
Standard public school
1,251 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford High
Standard public school
1,243 students 16.4:1 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 (~1,348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben L. Smith High School
How many students attend Ben L. Smith High School?
Ben L. Smith High School has 1,348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,371 (2022-23) → 1,397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben L. Smith High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben L. Smith High School is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Ben L. Smith High School?
99.8% of students at Ben L. Smith High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben L. Smith High School?
The largest demographic group at Ben L. Smith High School is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben L. Smith High School?
Ben L. Smith High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ben L. Smith High School rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben L. Smith High School ranks #10 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Ben L. Smith High School, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.