- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincolnton, NC
North Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for North Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370268002673
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lincoln High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lincoln High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
North Lincoln High grew from 1,079 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 370268002673 · Lincolnton, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,126 enr · 24:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lincoln High (1,047 students)
North Lincoln High grew from 1,079 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Lincoln High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- West Lincoln H
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows North Lincoln High reports 1,126 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lincoln High compares
North Lincoln 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 64% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,126
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,722
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, North Lincoln High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Lincolnton
2 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 (~1,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lincoln High
How many students attend North Lincoln High?
North Lincoln High has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,079 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln High is 24:1, which is 52% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lincoln High?
23.5% of students at North Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at North Lincoln High is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lincoln High?
North Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lincoln High rank among high schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lincoln High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lincolnton, 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 Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides North Lincoln High, Lincoln County Schools also operates East Lincoln High (1,047 students), Lincolnton High (797 students), and North Lincoln Middle (774 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.