- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairmont, NC
Fairmont High
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont 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 370393002232
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Fairmont High held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370393002232 · Fairmont, NC High · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 15.9:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Fairmont High held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairmont High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- This school
Fairmont High
780 students
- Magnolia Eleme
Magnolia Elementary
779 students
What this shows Fairmont High reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont High compares
Fairmont 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$12,767
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.6%
White 15.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Fairmont High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont High
How many students attend Fairmont High?
Fairmont High has 780 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairmont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont High is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont High?
98.2% of students at Fairmont High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont High?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont High is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Fairmont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont High?
Fairmont High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fairmont High rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, 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 Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Fairmont High, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.