- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Concord, NC
Jay M Robinson High
Federal NCES profile for Jay M Robinson 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 370053002570
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay M Robinson High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jay M Robinson High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay M Robinson High ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Jay M Robinson High grew from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 1,176 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 370053002570 · Concord, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,210 enr · 22:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Jay M Robinson High grew from 1,080 students in 2022-23 to 1,176 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jay M Robinson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school
Jay M Robinson High
1,210 students
What this shows Jay M Robinson High reports 1,210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jay M Robinson High compares
Jay M Robinson High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,210
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,749
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 34.1%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Jay M Robinson High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jay M Robinson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay M Robinson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Concord
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cox Mill High School
Standard public school
1,772 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
West Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,627 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Central Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,369 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus High
Standard public school
1,142 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Concord High
Standard public school
1,128 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Early College of Technology
Standard public school
236 students 33.7:1 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 (~1,210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jay M Robinson High
How many students attend Jay M Robinson High?
Jay M Robinson High has 1,210 students enrolled. It is a high school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay M Robinson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay M Robinson High is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jay M Robinson High?
46.3% of students at Jay M Robinson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jay M Robinson High?
The largest demographic group at Jay M Robinson High is African American at 34.1% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay M Robinson High?
Jay M Robinson 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 Jay M Robinson High rank among high schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay M Robinson High ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Jay M Robinson High, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.