- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky Mount, NC
Rocky Mount High
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mount High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370327000763
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mount High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mount High has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Rocky Mount High shrank from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 370327000763 · Rocky Mount, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,023 enr · 16.8:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Rocky Mount High shrank from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 997 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mount High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- This school
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- Nash Central H
Nash Central High
703 students
What this shows Rocky Mount High reports 1,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mount High compares
Rocky Mount 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$12,350
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
262
in-school suspensions + 258 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Rocky Mount High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mount High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nash Central High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mount High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northern Nash High
Standard public school
1,035 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nash Central High
Standard public school
703 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nrm Early College High School
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Citi High School
Standard public school
87 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Tar River Academy
Alternative education program
74 students 7.4:1 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 (~1,023 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mount High
How many students attend Rocky Mount High?
Rocky Mount High has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount High is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mount High?
72.5% of students at Rocky Mount High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mount High?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mount High is African American at 77.3% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mount High?
Rocky Mount High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Rocky Mount High rank among high schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Rocky Mount High, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Red Oak Middle (840 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.