- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eden, NC
John M Morehead High
Federal NCES profile for John M Morehead High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370399001072
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Morehead High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Eden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John M Morehead High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Morehead High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eden, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John M Morehead High held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370399001072 · Eden, NC High · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 15.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
John M Morehead High held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John M Morehead High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- This school
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- J E Holmes Mid
J E Holmes Middle
612 students
What this shows John M Morehead High reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Morehead High compares
John M Morehead 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$12,373
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, John M Morehead High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Morehead High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J E Holmes Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Morehead High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M Morehead High
How many students attend John M Morehead High?
John M Morehead High has 771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Morehead High?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Morehead High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 M Morehead High?
60.9% of students at John M Morehead High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M Morehead High?
The largest demographic group at John M Morehead High is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Eden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Morehead High?
John M Morehead High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 M Morehead High rank among public schools in Eden?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Morehead High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Eden, 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 Eden on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides John M Morehead High, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), Rockingham County Middle (750 students), and Reidsville High (696 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.