- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lenoir, NC
Hibriten High
Federal NCES profile for Hibriten High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370058000231
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hibriten High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Lenoir · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hibriten High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hibriten High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Hibriten High held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 370058000231 · Lenoir, NC High · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 15.7:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Hibriten High held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hibriten High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- This school
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
551 students
What this shows Hibriten High reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hibriten High compares
Hibriten 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$12,066
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 818 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Hibriten High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hibriten High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hibriten High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Lenoir
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hibriten High
How many students attend Hibriten High?
Hibriten High has 818 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lenoir, NC. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hibriten High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hibriten High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Hibriten High?
58.7% of students at Hibriten High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hibriten High?
The largest demographic group at Hibriten High is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Lenoir, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hibriten High?
Hibriten High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hibriten High rank among public schools in Lenoir?
By Resource Investment Index, Hibriten High ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Hibriten High, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hudson Elementary (665 students), and Granite Falls Elementary (647 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.