- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bunn, NC
Bunn High
Federal NCES profile for Bunn High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370153000651
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunn High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bunn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunn High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bunn, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Bunn High held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370153000651 · Bunn, NC High · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 16.3:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Bunn High held near 860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bunn High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- This school
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
529 students
What this shows Bunn High reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunn High compares
Bunn 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$13,043
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Bunn High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunn High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunn High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunn High
How many students attend Bunn High?
Bunn High has 817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 860 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunn High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunn High is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunn High?
55.4% of students at Bunn High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunn High?
The largest demographic group at Bunn High is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Bunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunn High?
Bunn High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bunn High rank among public schools in Bunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bunn, 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 Franklin County Schools?
Besides Bunn High, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Louisburg Magnet High (630 students), and Bunn Middle (618 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.