- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayetteville, NC
Reid Ross Classical High
Federal NCES profile for Reid Ross Classical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001102132
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reid Ross Classical High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reid Ross Classical High has class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reid Ross Classical High ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Reid Ross Classical High shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370001102132 · Fayetteville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 10.3:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Reid Ross Classical High shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Reid Ross Classical High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 227
Reid Ross Classical High
227 students
What this shows Reid Ross Classical High reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reid Ross Classical High compares
Reid Ross Classical High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,118
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
White 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Reid Ross Classical High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reid Ross Classical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reid Ross Classical High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jack Britt High
Standard public school
1,940 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest High
Standard public school
1,551 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Cape Fear High
Standard public school
1,515 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Seventy-First High
Standard public school
1,332 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westover High
Standard public school
1,234 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Terry Sanford High
Standard public school
1,201 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reid Ross Classical High
How many students attend Reid Ross Classical High?
Reid Ross Classical High has 227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical High is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reid Ross Classical High?
67.7% of students at Reid Ross Classical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reid Ross Classical High?
The largest demographic group at Reid Ross Classical High is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reid Ross Classical High?
Reid Ross Classical High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Reid Ross Classical High rank among high schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reid Ross Classical High ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Reid Ross Classical High, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.