Enrollment
983
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Olin, NC
North Iredell High
Federal NCES profile for North Iredell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231000990
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Iredell High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Olin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Iredell High has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Iredell High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olin, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Iredell High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Iredell High
North Iredell High is a large high school in Olin, North Carolina, enrolling 983 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 89% of North Carolina schools and 25% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 983 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 349 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 265 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 983 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Olin's high schools, it stands alongside Agriculture and Science Early College (255 students): North Iredell High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 28.3:1).
Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students) and South Iredell High (1,768 students) alongside North Iredell High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Iredell High compares
North Iredell High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, North Iredell High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes North Iredell High.
$10,865
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Iredell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Iredell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Olin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Iredell High
How many students attend North Iredell High?
North Iredell High has 983 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iredell High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iredell High is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Iredell High?
43.5% of students at North Iredell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Iredell High?
The largest demographic group at North Iredell High is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Olin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Iredell High?
North Iredell High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Iredell High rank among public schools in Olin?
By Resource Investment Index, North Iredell High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Olin, 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 Olin on the city page.
Is North Iredell High a good school?
North Iredell High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides North Iredell High, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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