- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spencer, NC
North Rowan High
Federal NCES profile for North Rowan 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 370405001625
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Rowan High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Rowan High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spencer, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
North Rowan High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370405001625 · Spencer, NC High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
North Rowan High held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Rowan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
North Rowan High
555 students
What this shows North Rowan High reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Rowan High compares
North Rowan 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White 21.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, North Rowan High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Rowan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Rowan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Rowan High
How many students attend North Rowan High?
North Rowan High has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spencer, NC. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rowan High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Rowan High is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Rowan High?
66.2% of students at North Rowan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Rowan High?
The largest demographic group at North Rowan High is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Spencer, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Rowan High?
North Rowan 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 North Rowan High rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spencer, 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 Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides North Rowan High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.