- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, NC
Ledford Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Ledford Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114000471
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ledford Senior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ledford Senior High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ledford Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ledford Senior High held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370114000471 · Thomasville, NC High · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 16.2:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Ledford Senior High held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ledford Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- This school
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
727 students
What this shows Ledford Senior High reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ledford Senior High compares
Ledford Senior 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$11,178
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Ledford Senior High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ledford Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ledford Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Thomasville
3 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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ledford Senior High
How many students attend Ledford Senior High?
Ledford Senior High has 776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ledford Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ledford Senior High is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ledford Senior High?
37.4% of students at Ledford Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ledford Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Ledford Senior High is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ledford Senior High?
Ledford Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ledford Senior High rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ledford Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Ledford Senior High, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.