- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamston, NC
Riverside High
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370288001169
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Riverside High grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370288001169 · Williamston, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamston Primary (361 students)
Riverside High grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 25.1 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
- This school
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- South Creek Hi
South Creek High
236 students
What this shows Riverside High reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High compares
Riverside High is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$15,333
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek High | Smaller | Similar 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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High
How many students attend Riverside High?
Riverside High has 447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Riverside High?
99.3% of students at Riverside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High?
Riverside High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Williamston on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin County Schools?
Besides Riverside High, Martin County Schools also operates Williamston Primary (361 students), South Creek Elementary (337 students), and Riverside Middle (335 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.