Enrollment
554
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edenton, NC
John a Holmes High
Federal NCES profile for John a Holmes High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370084000330
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John a Holmes High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edenton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John a Holmes High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John a Holmes High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edenton, NC.
School address
District: Edenton-Chowan Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370084000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John a Holmes High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at John a Holmes High
John a Holmes High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Edenton, North Carolina, enrolling 554 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 554 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Edenton-Chowan Schools spends $14,768 per pupil, 23% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 554 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates White Oak Elementary (488 students) and D F Walker Elementary (368 students) alongside John a Holmes 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 John a Holmes High compares
John a Holmes 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,768
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 44.6%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, John a Holmes High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edenton-Chowan Schools, which includes John a Holmes High.
$14,768
Per student
+23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 66.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 John a Holmes High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D F Walker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chowan Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John a Holmes High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John a Holmes High
How many students attend John a Holmes High?
John a Holmes High has 554 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edenton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Holmes High?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Holmes High is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John a Holmes High?
53.4% of students at John a Holmes High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John a Holmes High?
The largest demographic group at John a Holmes High is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Edenton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John a Holmes High?
John a Holmes High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John a Holmes High rank among public schools in Edenton?
By Resource Investment Index, John a Holmes High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edenton, 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 Edenton on the city page.
Is John a Holmes High a good school?
John a Holmes High earns 41/100 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 Edenton-Chowan Schools?
Besides John a Holmes High, Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates White Oak Elementary (488 students), D F Walker Elementary (368 students), and Chowan Middle (357 students). See the Edenton-Chowan Schools district page for the complete list.
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