- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, NC
Henderson High
Federal NCES profile for Henderson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370405002409
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson High has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson High ranks #1 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405002409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Henderson High grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+129.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 370405002409 · Salisbury, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 6.5:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Henderson High grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+129.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Henderson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school 71
Henderson High
71 students
What this shows Henderson High reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson High compares
Henderson High is a growing 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.2%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
White 21.1%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Henderson High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henderson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Granite Quarry Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Knollwood Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Koontz Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15:1 students per teacher
Isenberg Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dole Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson High
How many students attend Henderson High?
Henderson High has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson High is 6.5:1, which is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% 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 Henderson High?
91.2% of students at Henderson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson High?
The largest demographic group at Henderson High is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson High?
Henderson High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Henderson High rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson High ranks #1 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Henderson High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.