- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gaston, NC
Northampton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Northampton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370342001412
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northampton County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gaston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northampton County High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gaston, NC.
School address
District: Northampton County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370342001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Northampton County High School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370342001412 · Gaston, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students)
Northampton County High School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northampton County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaston Stem Le
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
284 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
283 students
- This school
Northampton County High School
265 students
- Conway Middle
Conway Middle
259 students
- Northampton Ea
Northampton Early College
148 students
- Northampton Vi 12
Northampton Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Northampton County High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northampton County High School compares
Northampton County High School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
92.8%
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
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.8%
White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Northampton County High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northampton County Schools reports $20,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northampton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Stem Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northampton Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northampton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northampton County High School
How many students attend Northampton County High School?
Northampton County High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gaston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton County High School is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Northampton County High School?
98.8% of students at Northampton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northampton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Northampton County High School is African American at 83.8% of enrollment, in Gaston, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northampton County High School?
Northampton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Northampton County High School rank among public schools in Gaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gaston, 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 Northampton County Schools?
Besides Northampton County High School, Northampton County Schools also operates Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students), Central Elementary (283 students), and Conway Middle (259 students). See the Northampton County Schools district page for the complete list.