Enrollment
776
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Snow Hill, NC
Greene Central High
Federal NCES profile for Greene Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370183000750
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Snow Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene Central High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene Central High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Snow Hill, NC.
School address
District: Greene County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370183000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene Central High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greene Central High
Greene Central High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Snow Hill, North Carolina, enrolling 776 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greene County Schools spends $15,182 per pupil, 26% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 776 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Snow Hill's high schools, it stands alongside Greene Early College High (166 students): Greene Central High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
Greene County Schools also operates Greene County Middle (602 students) and Snow Hill Primary (403 students) alongside Greene Central High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greene Central High compares
Greene Central High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.6%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
64
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 26.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Greene Central High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Schools, which includes Greene Central High.
$15,182
Per student
+26%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 64.5%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greene Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow Hill Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Greene Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene County Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Snow Hill
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greene Central High
How many students attend Greene Central High?
Greene Central High has 776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Snow Hill, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Central High is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Greene Central High?
99.6% of students at Greene Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene Central High?
The largest demographic group at Greene Central High is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Snow Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene Central High?
Greene Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greene Central High rank among public schools in Snow Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene Central High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill on the city page.
Is Greene Central High a good school?
Greene Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greene County Schools?
Besides Greene Central High, Greene County Schools also operates Greene County Middle (602 students), Snow Hill Primary (403 students), and West Greene Elementary (402 students). See the Greene County Schools district page for the complete list.
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