- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · China Grove, NC
Carson High
Federal NCES profile for Carson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370405002882
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in China Grove · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405002882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Carson High held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370405002882 · China Grove, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,063 enr · 17.7:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rowan High (988 students)
Carson High held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- Erwin Middle
Erwin Middle
763 students
What this shows Carson High reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson High compares
Carson 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,141
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 1063 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Carson High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in China Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,063 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson High
How many students attend Carson High?
Carson High has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a high school in China Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,170 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson High?
48.3% of students at Carson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson High?
The largest demographic group at Carson High is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in China Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson High?
Carson High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Carson High rank among public schools in China Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in China Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Carson High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates West Rowan High (988 students), East Rowan High (986 students), and South Rowan High (932 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.