- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Red Springs, NC
Red Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Red Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370393002239
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Springs High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Red Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Springs High has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Red Springs High held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370393002239 · Red Springs, NC High · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 18.4:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Red Springs High held near 854 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Red Springs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- This school
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- Magnolia Eleme
Magnolia Elementary
779 students
What this shows Red Springs High reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Springs High compares
Red Springs 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$12,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.7%
African American 17.5%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Red Springs High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Springs High
How many students attend Red Springs High?
Red Springs High has 867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Red Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Springs High is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Springs High?
99.6% of students at Red Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Red Springs High is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Red Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Springs High?
Red Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Red Springs High rank among public schools in Red Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Red Springs High, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.