- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Siler City, NC
Jordan Matthews High
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Matthews High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370075000311
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Matthews High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Matthews High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Matthews High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Jordan Matthews High held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370075000311 · Siler City, NC High · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 15.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Jordan Matthews High held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jordan Matthews High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- This school
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- Siler City Ele
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Jordan Matthews High reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Matthews High compares
Jordan Matthews 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 | 68.8% | ▲ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above 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
35.1%
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
$14,128
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 16.4%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Jordan Matthews High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Matthews High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siler City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Matthews High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Siler City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Matthews High
How many students attend Jordan Matthews High?
Jordan Matthews High has 848 students enrolled. It is a high school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Matthews High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Matthews 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 Jordan Matthews High?
68.8% of students at Jordan Matthews High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Matthews High?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Matthews High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Matthews High?
Jordan Matthews High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jordan Matthews High rank among high schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Matthews High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Siler City, 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 Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Jordan Matthews High, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students), and Chatham Grove Elementary (683 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.