- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370261001091
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
North Lenoir High held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370261001091 · La Grange, NC High · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students)
North Lenoir High held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Lenoir High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
547 students
What this shows North Lenoir High reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lenoir High compares
North Lenoir 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,902
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
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.
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
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~957 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.