- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345002598
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Northside High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 370345002598 · Jacksonville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 17.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Northside High held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 58.7 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
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- This school
Northside High
1,067 students
- Swansboro Midd
Swansboro Middle
1,052 students
What this shows Northside High reports 1,067 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,056
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
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.
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
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,252
- 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
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 (~1,067 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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 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 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.
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.