- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mayodan, NC
Dalton Mcmichael High
Federal NCES profile for Dalton Mcmichael High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370399002306
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton Mcmichael High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 681
- students enrolled
Dalton Mcmichael High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399002306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dalton Mcmichael High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370399002306 · Mayodan, NC High · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 16.6:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
Dalton Mcmichael High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dalton Mcmichael High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- This school
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- J E Holmes Mid
J E Holmes Middle
612 students
What this shows Dalton Mcmichael High reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton Mcmichael High compares
Dalton Mcmichael 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Dalton Mcmichael High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton Mcmichael High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J E Holmes Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton Mcmichael High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton Mcmichael High
How many students attend Dalton Mcmichael High?
Dalton Mcmichael High has 681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mayodan, NC. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Mcmichael High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Mcmichael High is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalton Mcmichael High?
54.8% of students at Dalton Mcmichael High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton Mcmichael High?
The largest demographic group at Dalton Mcmichael High is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Mayodan, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton Mcmichael High?
Dalton Mcmichael High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Dalton Mcmichael High, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.