Enrollment
358
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheboro, NC
Randolph Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378002883
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Early College High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph Early College High School has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Early College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378002883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph Early College High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph Early College High School
Randolph Early College High School is a mid-sized high school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 97% of North Carolina schools and 74% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 358 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's high schools, it stands alongside Asheboro High (1,338 students): Randolph Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 18.3:1).
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students) alongside Randolph Early College High School.
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 Randolph Early College High School compares
Randolph Early College High School 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 74% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,621
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Asian 6.1%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Randolph Early College High School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes Randolph Early College High School.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
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 Randolph Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Asheboro
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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph Early College High School
How many students attend Randolph Early College High School?
Randolph Early College High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Early College High School is 27.5:1, which is 74% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph Early College High School?
40.4% of students at Randolph Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Early College High School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Early College High School?
Randolph Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Randolph Early College High School rank among high schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Early College High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is Randolph Early College High School a good school?
Randolph Early College High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Randolph County School System?
Besides Randolph Early College 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.
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