- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Central Cabarrus High
Federal NCES profile for Central Cabarrus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053000210
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cabarrus High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cabarrus High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cabarrus High ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Cabarrus High held near 1,323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370053000210 · Concord, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,369 enr · 17.8:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Central Cabarrus High held near 1,323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Cabarrus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- This school
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- Jay M Robinson
Jay M Robinson High
1,210 students
What this shows Central Cabarrus High reports 1,369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cabarrus High compares
Central Cabarrus 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$10,749
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Central Cabarrus High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Cabarrus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay M Robinson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cabarrus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Jay M Robinson High
Standard public school
1,210 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord High
Standard public school
1,128 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Standard public school
236 students 33.7:1 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 (~1,369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Cabarrus High
How many students attend Central Cabarrus High?
Central Cabarrus High has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,305 (2022-23) → 1,323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cabarrus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cabarrus High is 17.8:1, which is 13% 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 Central Cabarrus High?
49.9% of students at Central Cabarrus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Cabarrus High?
The largest demographic group at Central Cabarrus High is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cabarrus High?
Central Cabarrus High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Central Cabarrus High rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cabarrus High ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Central Cabarrus High, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.