Enrollment
771
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John M Morehead High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at John M Morehead High
John M Morehead High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Eden, North Carolina, enrolling 771 students.
At 15.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.9% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 771 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and Rockingham County Middle (750 students) alongside John M Morehead 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 M Morehead High compares
John M Morehead 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes John M Morehead High.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is John M Morehead High a good school?
John M Morehead High earns 39/100 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 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.
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