- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Airy, NC
Mount Airy High
Federal NCES profile for Mount Airy 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 370321001339
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Airy High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Airy High has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Airy High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Mount Airy City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370321001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Mount Airy High grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 370321001339 · Mount Airy, NC High · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.8:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (432 students)
Mount Airy High grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Airy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Airy High
620 students
- Bruce H. Tharr
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
432 students
- Mount Airy Mid
Mount Airy Middle
395 students
- Jones Intermed
Jones Intermediate
339 students
What this shows Mount Airy High reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Airy High compares
Mount Airy High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Mount Airy High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Airy City Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Airy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Airy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Airy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Mount Airy
1 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 (~620 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Airy High
How many students attend Mount Airy High?
Mount Airy High has 620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy High is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Airy High?
50.3% of students at Mount Airy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Airy High?
The largest demographic group at Mount Airy High is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Airy High?
Mount Airy High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mount Airy High rank among public schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Airy High ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Airy City Schools?
Besides Mount Airy High, Mount Airy City Schools also operates Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (432 students), Mount Airy Middle (395 students), and Jones Intermediate (339 students). See the Mount Airy City Schools district page for the complete list.