- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Lake, NC
Overhills High
Federal NCES profile for Overhills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370201002733
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overhills High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Overhills High has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overhills High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201002733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Overhills High held near 2,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.2 → 98.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 370201002733 · Spring Lake, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,981 enr · 19.2:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harnett Central High (1,522 students)
Overhills High held near 2,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.2 → 98.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Overhills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central Middle
1,059 students
What this shows Overhills High reports 1,981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overhills High compares
Overhills 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,981 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,981
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$10,877
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 238 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Overhills High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overhills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overhills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overhills High
How many students attend Overhills High?
Overhills High has 1,981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Lake, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,971 (2022-23) → 2,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overhills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Overhills High is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overhills High?
39.4% of students at Overhills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overhills High?
The largest demographic group at Overhills High is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overhills High?
Overhills High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Overhills High rank among public schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Overhills High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Overhills High, Harnett County Schools also operates Harnett Central High (1,522 students), Western Harnett High (1,324 students), and Triton High (1,274 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.