Enrollment
1,403
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000768
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James B Dudley High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at James B Dudley High
James B Dudley High is a high-poverty, large high school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 1,403 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,403 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 424 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,403 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greensboro's high schools, it stands alongside Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students): James B Dudley High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 21.2:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside James B Dudley 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 James B Dudley High compares
James B Dudley 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 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 (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
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
$13,036
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes James B Dudley High.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.8%
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 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
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~1,403 students)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is James B Dudley High a good school?
James B Dudley High earns 42/100 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. 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 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.
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