- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Roanoke Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for Roanoke Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370390001564
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roanoke Rapids High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roanoke Rapids High School has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Rapids High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370390001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Roanoke Rapids High School held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 370390001564 · Roanoke Rapids, NC High · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 16.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Manning Elementary School (630 students)
Roanoke Rapids High School held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roanoke Rapids High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roanoke Rapids High School
776 students
- Manning Elemen
Manning Elementary School
630 students
- Belmont Elemen
Belmont Elementary School
614 students
- Chaloner Middl
Chaloner Middle School
605 students
- Roanoke Rapids 119
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
119 students
What this shows Roanoke Rapids High School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roanoke Rapids High School compares
Roanoke Rapids High School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$11,659
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Roanoke Rapids High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke Rapids City Schools reports $11,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roanoke Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaloner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Rapids Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roanoke Rapids High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Roanoke Rapids
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Rapids High School
How many students attend Roanoke Rapids High School?
Roanoke Rapids High School has 776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke Rapids, NC. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids High School is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roanoke Rapids High School?
99.6% of students at Roanoke Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roanoke Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at Roanoke Rapids High School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roanoke Rapids High School?
Roanoke Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Roanoke Rapids High School rank among public schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Rapids High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?
Besides Roanoke Rapids High School, Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Manning Elementary School (630 students), Belmont Elementary School (614 students), and Chaloner Middle School (605 students). See the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district page for the complete list.