Enrollment
957
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Grange, NC
North Lenoir High
Federal NCES profile for North Lenoir High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370261001091
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lenoir High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lenoir High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lenoir High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Grange, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Lenoir High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Lenoir High
North Lenoir High is a high-poverty, large high school in La Grange, North Carolina, enrolling 957 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 957 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 304 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 957 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lenoir County Public Schools also operates Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students) and South Lenoir High (721 students) alongside North Lenoir 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 Lenoir High compares
North Lenoir 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 40.8%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, North Lenoir High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lenoir County Public Schools, which includes North Lenoir High.
$12,373
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.9%
State 65.3%
Federal 22.9%
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 Lenoir High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lenoir High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~957 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Lenoir High
How many students attend North Lenoir High?
North Lenoir High has 957 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Grange, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lenoir High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lenoir High is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lenoir High?
99.7% of students at North Lenoir High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lenoir High?
The largest demographic group at North Lenoir High is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in La Grange, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lenoir High?
North Lenoir High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lenoir High rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lenoir High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in La Grange, 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 La Grange on the city page.
Is North Lenoir High a good school?
North Lenoir High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides North Lenoir High, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), South Lenoir High (721 students), and Kinston High (659 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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