Enrollment
1,067
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, NC
Northside High
Federal NCES profile for Northside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345002598
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside High
Northside High is a large high school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,067 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,067 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (31%) (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 428 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,067 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jacksonville's high schools, it stands alongside Jacksonville High (1,441 students): Northside High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 20.3:1).
Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students) and White Oak High (1,252 students) alongside Northside High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside High compares
Northside High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Northside High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onslow County Schools, which includes Northside High.
$10,680
Per student
-11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jacksonville High
Standard public school
1,441 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
White Oak High
Standard public school
1,252 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
803 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Onslow Early College
Standard public school
189 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside High
How many students attend Northside High?
Northside High has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside High is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside High?
49.1% 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 African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside High?
Northside High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside High rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Northside High a good school?
Northside High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Northside High, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.
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