- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Holly Ridge, NC
Dixon High
Federal NCES profile for Dixon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345001421
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Holly Ridge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon High has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holly Ridge, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Dixon High held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 370345001421 · Holly Ridge, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 19.7:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Dixon High held near 1,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dixon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- This school
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- Swansboro Midd
Swansboro Middle
1,052 students
What this shows Dixon High reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon High compares
Dixon 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Dixon High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swansboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon High
How many students attend Dixon High?
Dixon High has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a high school in Holly Ridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,149 (2022-23) → 1,187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon High is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixon High?
29.1% of students at Dixon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon High?
The largest demographic group at Dixon High is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Holly Ridge, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon High?
Dixon High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dixon High rank among public schools in Holly Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holly Ridge, 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 Onslow County Schools?
Besides Dixon High, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.