Enrollment
586
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ramseur, NC
Eastern Randolph High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Randolph High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378001519
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Randolph High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ramseur · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Randolph High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Randolph High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ramseur, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Randolph High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Randolph High School
Eastern Randolph High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ramseur, North Carolina, enrolling 586 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 586 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #275.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 586 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students) alongside Eastern Randolph High School.
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 Eastern Randolph High School compares
Eastern Randolph High School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$11,621
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Eastern Randolph High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes Eastern Randolph High School.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
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 Eastern Randolph High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Randolph High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Randolph High School
How many students attend Eastern Randolph High School?
Eastern Randolph High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ramseur, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Randolph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Randolph High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Randolph High School?
61.3% of students at Eastern Randolph High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Randolph High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Randolph High School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Ramseur, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Randolph High School?
Eastern Randolph High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Eastern Randolph High School rank among public schools in Ramseur?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Randolph High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ramseur, 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 Ramseur on the city page.
Is Eastern Randolph High School a good school?
Eastern Randolph High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Randolph County School System?
Besides Eastern Randolph High School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.
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