- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, NC
James Hunt High
Federal NCES profile for James Hunt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502002000
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Hunt High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Hunt High has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Hunt High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
James Hunt High held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 370502002000 · Wilson, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 18.9:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fike High (1,028 students)
James Hunt High held near 1,115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
James Hunt High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- Rock Ridge Ele
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows James Hunt High reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Hunt High compares
James Hunt 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,450
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.7%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, James Hunt High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Hunt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fike High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Hunt High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Wilson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Fike High
Standard public school
1,028 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Beddingfield High
Standard public school
653 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Standard public school
280 students 28:1 students per teacher
Wilson Early College Academy
Standard public school
268 students 22.3:1 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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Hunt High
How many students attend James Hunt High?
James Hunt High has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,115 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hunt High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hunt High is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Hunt High?
54.3% of students at James Hunt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Hunt High?
The largest demographic group at James Hunt High is African American at 37.7% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Hunt High?
James Hunt High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hunt High rank among high schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, James Hunt High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Wilson, 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 Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides James Hunt High, Wilson County Schools also operates Fike High (1,028 students), Forest Hills Middle (654 students), and Beddingfield High (653 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.