- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsboro, NC
Northwood High
Federal NCES profile for Northwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370075000313
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood High has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-238 students YoY
Northwood High shrank from 940 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-25.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-238 students YoY 370075000313 · Pittsboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 11.1:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Northwood High shrank from 940 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-25.3%). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- This school
Northwood High
634 students
- Siler City Ele
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Northwood High reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood High compares
Northwood High is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Northwood High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siler City Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Pittsboro
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood High
How many students attend Northwood High?
Northwood High has 634 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), down 238.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood High is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Northwood High?
26.7% of students at Northwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood High?
The largest demographic group at Northwood High is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood High?
Northwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Northwood High rank among public schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Northwood High, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.