- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knightdale, NC
Knightdale High
Federal NCES profile for Knightdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472002745
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knightdale High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Knightdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Knightdale High has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knightdale High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Knightdale, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Knightdale High held near 1,725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.2 → 102.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370472002745 · Knightdale, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,695 enr · 16.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Knightdale High held near 1,725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.2 → 102.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Knightdale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
Knightdale High
1,695 students
What this shows Knightdale High reports 1,695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knightdale High compares
Knightdale 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,695 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,695
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
338
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 10.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Knightdale High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knightdale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knightdale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knightdale High
How many students attend Knightdale High?
Knightdale High has 1,695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knightdale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,702 (2022-23) → 1,725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightdale High is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knightdale High?
56.4% of students at Knightdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knightdale High?
The largest demographic group at Knightdale High is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Knightdale, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knightdale High?
Knightdale High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Knightdale High rank among public schools in Knightdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Knightdale High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Knightdale, 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 Knightdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Knightdale High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.