- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garner, NC
Garner High
Federal NCES profile for Garner 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 370472001863
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garner High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Garner High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garner High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Garner High held near 1,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 108.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370472001863 · Garner, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,670 enr · 15.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Garner High held near 1,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.2 → 108.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Garner High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
Garner High
1,670 students
What this shows Garner High reports 1,670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garner High compares
Garner 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,670
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 33.0%
White 28.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Garner High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garner High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garner High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Garner
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garner High
How many students attend Garner High?
Garner High has 1,670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,683 (2022-23) → 1,670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garner High?
The student-teacher ratio at Garner High is 15.8:1, which is 0% 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 Garner High?
45.1% of students at Garner High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garner High?
The largest demographic group at Garner High is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Garner, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garner High?
Garner 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 Garner High rank among public schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Garner High ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Garner, 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 Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Garner High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.