- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensboro, NC
James B Dudley High
Federal NCES profile for James B Dudley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000768
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B Dudley High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #12 of 17
- high schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James B Dudley High has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B Dudley High ranks #12 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
James B Dudley High held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 91.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370192000768 · Greensboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,403 enr · 16.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
James B Dudley High held near 1,465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.7 → 91.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
James B Dudley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- This school
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- Ben L. Smith H
Ben L. Smith High School
1,348 students
What this shows James B Dudley High reports 1,403 students on the CCD universe file.
How James B Dudley High compares
James B Dudley 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,403
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, James B Dudley High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James B Dudley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben L. Smith High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B Dudley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Greensboro
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northwest Guilford High
Standard public school
2,055 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Grimsley High
Standard public school
1,967 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Page High
Standard public school
1,648 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ben L. Smith High School
Standard public school
1,348 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford High
Standard public school
1,251 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford High
Standard public school
1,243 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,403 students)
Frequently asked questions about James B Dudley High
How many students attend James B Dudley High?
James B Dudley High has 1,403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,491 (2022-23) → 1,465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Dudley High?
The student-teacher ratio at James B Dudley High is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James B Dudley High?
99.6% of students at James B Dudley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B Dudley High?
The largest demographic group at James B Dudley High is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B Dudley High?
James B Dudley High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 James B Dudley High rank among high schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, James B Dudley High ranks #12 of 17 high schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides James B Dudley High, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.