- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston Salem, NC
Carver High
Federal NCES profile for Carver 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 370150000592
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Carver High held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 370150000592 · Winston Salem, NC High · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Carver High held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carver High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 728
Carver High
728 students
What this shows Carver High reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver High compares
Carver 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.8%
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
$13,811
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 3.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Carver High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
R J Reynolds High
Standard public school
1,759 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Parkland High
Standard public school
1,569 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Tabor High School
Standard public school
1,426 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth High
Standard public school
1,084 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Early College of Forsyth Co
Standard public school
306 students 30.6:1 students per teacher
Carter High School
Special-education school
123 students 10.3:1 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver High
How many students attend Carver High?
Carver High has 728 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver High is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Carver High?
99.5% of students at Carver High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver High?
The largest demographic group at Carver High is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver High?
Carver High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Carver High rank among high schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver High ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Carver High, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.