- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Climax, NC
Providence Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Providence Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378003016
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence Grove High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 587
- students enrolled
Providence Grove High School has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378003016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Providence Grove High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370378003016 · Climax, NC High · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 16.8:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Providence Grove High School held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Providence Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Providence Grove High School
587 students
What this shows Providence Grove High School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence Grove High School compares
Providence Grove High School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,457
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Providence Grove High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence Grove High School
How many students attend Providence Grove High School?
Providence Grove High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Climax, NC. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Grove High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Providence Grove High School?
48.2% of students at Providence Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Providence Grove High School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Climax, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence Grove High School?
Providence Grove High School 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).
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Providence Grove High School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.