- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
Riverside High
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126002292
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High earns 36/100 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.
- #10 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside 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, Riverside High ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126002292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Riverside High held near 1,851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 101.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 370126002292 · Durham, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,900 enr · 19.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Riverside High held near 1,851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 101.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- This school
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- Northern High
Northern High
1,281 students
What this shows Riverside High reports 1,900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High compares
Riverside 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 | 48.5% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | 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.
1,900
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
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
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
43.9%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 28.1%
White 25.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Riverside High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C E Jordan High
Standard public school
2,189 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Standard public school
1,384 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J D Clement Early College Hs
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 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 (~1,900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has 1,900 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,812 (2022-23) → 1,851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside 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 Riverside High?
48.5% of students at Riverside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High?
Riverside High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Riverside High rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Durham, 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 Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Riverside High, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students), and Hillside High (1,433 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.