- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gatesville, NC
Gates County Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Gates County Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370168000720
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates County Senior High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates County Senior High has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates County Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, NC.
School address
District: Gates County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370168000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Gates County Senior High shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370168000720 · Gatesville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (336 students)
Gates County Senior High shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gates County Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gates County Senior High
432 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
336 students
- Gatesville Ele
Gatesville Elementary
252 students
- Buckland Eleme
Buckland Elementary
220 students
- T S Cooper Ele 170
T S Cooper Elementary
170 students
What this shows Gates County Senior High reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates County Senior High compares
Gates County Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Gates County Senior High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gates County Schools reports $15,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates County Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T S Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates County Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gates County Senior High
How many students attend Gates County Senior High?
Gates County Senior High has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gatesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates County Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates County Senior High is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Gates County Senior High?
44.5% of students at Gates County Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates County Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Gates County Senior High is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Gatesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates County Senior High?
Gates County Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Gates County Senior High rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates County Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, 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 Gates County Schools?
Besides Gates County Senior High, Gates County Schools also operates Central Middle School (336 students), Gatesville Elementary (252 students), and Buckland Elementary (220 students). See the Gates County Schools district page for the complete list.