- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Mount, NC
Northern Nash High
Federal NCES profile for Northern Nash 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 370327001351
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Nash High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Nash High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Nash High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Northern Nash High held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 370327001351 · Rocky Mount, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 17.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Northern Nash High held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northern Nash High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- This school
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- Nash Central H
Nash Central High
703 students
What this shows Northern Nash High reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Nash High compares
Northern Nash 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,350
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Northern Nash High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Nash High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nash Central High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Nash High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Rocky Mount High
Standard public school
1,023 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nash Central High
Standard public school
703 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nrm Early College High School
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Citi High School
Standard public school
87 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Tar River Academy
Alternative education program
74 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Nash High
How many students attend Northern Nash High?
Northern Nash High has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Nash High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Nash High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Nash High?
52.2% of students at Northern Nash High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Nash High?
The largest demographic group at Northern Nash High is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Nash High?
Northern Nash High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Northern Nash High rank among high schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Nash High ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Northern Nash High, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Rocky Mount High (1,023 students), and Red Oak Middle (840 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.