- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, NC
Fike High
Federal NCES profile for Fike High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502001998
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fike High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fike High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fike High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502001998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Fike High held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 370502001998 · Wilson, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,028 enr · 17.7:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Fike High held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fike High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- This school
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- Rock Ridge Ele
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows Fike High reports 1,028 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fike High compares
Fike 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,028
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$12,450
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Fike High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fike High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fike High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Wilson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
James Hunt High
Standard public school
1,115 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Beddingfield High
Standard public school
653 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Standard public school
280 students 28:1 students per teacher
Wilson Early College Academy
Standard public school
268 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,028 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fike High
How many students attend Fike High?
Fike High has 1,028 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fike High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fike High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fike High?
95.4% of students at Fike High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fike High?
The largest demographic group at Fike High is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fike High?
Fike High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fike High rank among high schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fike High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Fike High, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Forest Hills Middle (654 students), and Beddingfield High (653 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.