How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J S Waters School | Seaforth High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Goldston, NC | Pittsboro, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 222 | 1,088 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 22.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J S Waters School | Seaforth High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,369 | $15,369 |
| District | Chatham County Schools | Chatham County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J S Waters School | Seaforth High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 66.2% |
| African American | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 19.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J S Waters School | Seaforth High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 222:1 | 1088:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.9% | 7.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 64 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.