- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
C E Jordan High
Federal NCES profile for C E Jordan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126000530
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C E Jordan High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C E Jordan High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C E Jordan High ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
C E Jordan High held near 2,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 370126000530 · Durham, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,189 enr · 19.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (1,900 students)
C E Jordan High held near 2,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 114.0 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C E Jordan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- Northern High
Northern High
1,281 students
What this shows C E Jordan High reports 2,189 students on the CCD universe file.
How C E Jordan High compares
C E Jordan 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,189 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,189
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 29.8%
White 28.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, C E Jordan High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C E Jordan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C E Jordan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,900 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Standard public school
1,384 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J D Clement Early College Hs
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 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 (~2,189 students)
Frequently asked questions about C E Jordan High
How many students attend C E Jordan High?
C E Jordan High has 2,189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,040 (2022-23) → 2,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C E Jordan High?
The student-teacher ratio at C E Jordan High is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C E Jordan High?
39.9% of students at C E Jordan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C E Jordan High?
The largest demographic group at C E Jordan High is Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C E Jordan High?
C E Jordan High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C E Jordan High rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, C E Jordan High ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Durham, 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 Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides C E Jordan High, Durham Public Schools also operates Riverside High (1,900 students), Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students), and Hillside High (1,433 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.