Enrollment
512
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, NC
J. F. Webb High
Federal NCES profile for J. F. Webb High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370180000742
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. F. Webb High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J. F. Webb High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Webb High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180000742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. F. Webb High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. F. Webb High
J. F. Webb High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Oxford, North Carolina, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 332 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students) and Granville Central High (531 students) alongside J. F. Webb 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 J. F. Webb High compares
J. F. Webb 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.6%
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
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 55.7%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, J. F. Webb High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes J. F. Webb High.
$12,049
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 J. F. Webb High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Granville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. F. Webb High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J. F. Webb High
How many students attend J. F. Webb High?
J. F. Webb High has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. F. Webb High?
The student-teacher ratio at J. F. Webb High is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. F. Webb High?
73.6% of students at J. F. Webb High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. F. Webb High?
The largest demographic group at J. F. Webb High is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. F. Webb High?
J. F. Webb High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 J. F. Webb High rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, J. F. Webb High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
Is J. F. Webb High a good school?
J. F. Webb High earns 34/100 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 Granville County Schools?
Besides J. F. Webb High, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and West Oxford Elementary (520 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.
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