- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salemburg, NC
Lakewood High
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370414001674
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 475
- students enrolled
Lakewood High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lakewood High held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370414001674 · Salemburg, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Lakewood High held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakewood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school
Lakewood High
475 students
What this shows Lakewood High reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood High compares
Lakewood 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$12,239
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 32.4%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Lakewood High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood High
How many students attend Lakewood High?
Lakewood High has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salemburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood High is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Lakewood High?
99.4% of students at Lakewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood High?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood High is Hispanic or Latino at 35.4% of enrollment, in Salemburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood High?
Lakewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Besides Lakewood High, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.