- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Cox Mill High School
Federal NCES profile for Cox Mill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370053003083
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cox Mill High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cox Mill High School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Mill High School ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cox Mill High School held near 1,757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370053003083 · Concord, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,772 enr · 22.1:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students)
Cox Mill High School held near 1,757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cox Mill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
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 Cox Mill High School reports 1,772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cox Mill High School compares
Cox Mill High School 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 81% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,772 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,772
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Asian 27.0%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Cox Mill High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Cox Mill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jay M Robinson High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cox Mill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 17.8:1 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 (~1,772 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cox Mill High School
How many students attend Cox Mill High School?
Cox Mill High School has 1,772 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,762 (2022-23) → 1,757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Mill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Mill High School is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cox Mill High School?
12.3% of students at Cox Mill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cox Mill High School?
The largest demographic group at Cox Mill High School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cox Mill High School?
Cox Mill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cox Mill High School rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Mill High School ranks #3 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 Cox Mill High School, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), West Cabarrus High (1,627 students), and Central Cabarrus High (1,369 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.