- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmville, NC
Farmville Central High
Federal NCES profile for Farmville Central 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 370001201497
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmville Central High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Farmville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmville Central High has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmville Central High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Farmville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001201497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Farmville Central High held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370001201497 · Farmville, NC High · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 17.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Farmville Central High held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Farmville Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school
Farmville Central High
778 students
What this shows Farmville Central High reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmville Central High compares
Farmville Central 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Farmville Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmville Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmville Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmville Central High
How many students attend Farmville Central High?
Farmville Central High has 778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmville Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmville Central High is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmville Central High?
99.4% of students at Farmville Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmville Central High?
The largest demographic group at Farmville Central High is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Farmville, 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 Farmville Central High?
Farmville Central 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).
How does Farmville Central High rank among public schools in Farmville?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmville Central High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Farmville, 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 Pitt County Schools?
Besides Farmville Central High, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.