- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinetown, NC
Northside High
Federal NCES profile for Northside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370033002224
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 380
- students enrolled
Northside High has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033002224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Northside High held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370033002224 · Pinetown, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.1:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
Northside High held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school
Northside High
380 students
What this shows Northside High reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside High compares
Northside 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$13,749
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Northside High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside High
How many students attend Northside High?
Northside High has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinetown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Northside High?
98.7% of students at Northside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside High?
The largest demographic group at Northside High is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Pinetown, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside High?
Northside High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Northside High, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.