- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370084000330
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edenton · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
John a Holmes High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370084000330 · Edenton, NC High · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 14.6:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: White Oak Elementary (488 students)
John a Holmes High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John a Holmes High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John a Holmes High
554 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
488 students
- D F Walker Ele
D F Walker Elementary
368 students
- Chowan Middle
Chowan Middle
357 students
What this shows John a Holmes High reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How John a Holmes High compares
John a Holmes 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Edenton-Chowan Schools reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~554 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.