Enrollment
992
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston-Salem, NC
Oak Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370114003389
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove High has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114003389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High is a large high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enrolling 992 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 88% of North Carolina schools and 23% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 992 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winston-Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Atkins Academic & Tech High (1,187 students): Oak Grove High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates North Davidson High (935 students) and Central Davidson High (897 students) alongside Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove High compares
Oak Grove 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,930
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Oak Grove High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes Oak Grove High.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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 Oak Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Winston-Salem
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~992 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove High
How many students attend Oak Grove High?
Oak Grove High has 992 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston-Salem, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove High?
28.2% of students at Oak Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove High is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove High?
Oak Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Oak Grove High rank among high schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem on the city page.
Is Oak Grove High a good school?
Oak Grove High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Davidson County Schools?
Besides Oak Grove High, Davidson County Schools also operates North Davidson High (935 students), Central Davidson High (897 students), and Ledford Senior High (776 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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