Enrollment
2,187
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wendell, NC
Corinth Holders High
Federal NCES profile for Corinth Holders High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237003225
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corinth Holders High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Corinth Holders High has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Holders High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corinth Holders High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corinth Holders High
Corinth Holders High is a large high school in Wendell, North Carolina, enrolling 2,187 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 91% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,187 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wendell's high schools, it stands alongside East Wake High (1,777 students): Corinth Holders High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19.5:1).
Johnston County Public Schools also operates Clayton High (1,929 students) and Cleveland High (1,889 students) alongside Corinth Holders High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corinth Holders High compares
Corinth Holders High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,187
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Corinth Holders High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston County Public Schools, which includes Corinth Holders High.
$10,788
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Corinth Holders High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnston High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corinth Holders High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Wendell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corinth Holders High
How many students attend Corinth Holders High?
Corinth Holders High has 2,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wendell, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corinth Holders High?
The student-teacher ratio at Corinth Holders High is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corinth Holders High?
28.8% of students at Corinth Holders High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corinth Holders High?
The largest demographic group at Corinth Holders High is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Wendell, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corinth Holders High?
Corinth Holders High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corinth Holders High rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Corinth Holders High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Wendell, 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 Wendell on the city page.
Is Corinth Holders High a good school?
Corinth Holders High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Corinth Holders High, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Clayton High (1,929 students), Cleveland High (1,889 students), and West Johnston High (1,563 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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