- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pikeville, NC
Charles B Aycock High
Federal NCES profile for Charles B Aycock High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370488001948
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles B Aycock High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles B Aycock 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, Charles B Aycock High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pikeville, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Charles B Aycock High held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370488001948 · Pikeville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 17.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Wayne High (1,007 students)
Charles B Aycock High held near 1,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles B Aycock High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High
732 students
What this shows Charles B Aycock High reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles B Aycock High compares
Charles B Aycock 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 | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
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
50.9%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Charles B Aycock High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles B Aycock High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wayne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles B Aycock High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles B Aycock High
How many students attend Charles B Aycock High?
Charles B Aycock High has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pikeville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,122 (2022-23) → 1,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles B Aycock High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles B Aycock 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 Charles B Aycock High?
99.7% of students at Charles B Aycock High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles B Aycock High?
The largest demographic group at Charles B Aycock High is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Pikeville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles B Aycock High?
Charles B Aycock High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Charles B Aycock High rank among public schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles B Aycock High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pikeville, 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Charles B Aycock High, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), Norwayne Middle (848 students), and Spring Creek Elementary (804 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.