- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rolesville, NC
Rolesville High
Federal NCES profile for Rolesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003276
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolesville High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rolesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolesville High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolesville High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rolesville, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Rolesville High held near 2,319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.3 → 126.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 370472003276 · Rolesville, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,321 enr · 18.1:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Rolesville High held near 2,319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.3 → 126.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rolesville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
Rolesville High
2,321 students
What this shows Rolesville High reports 2,321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolesville High compares
Rolesville 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,321 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,321
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
546
in-school suspensions + 348 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 25.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Rolesville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rolesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolesville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rolesville High
How many students attend Rolesville High?
Rolesville High has 2,321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rolesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,373 (2022-23) → 2,319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolesville High is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rolesville High?
41.9% of students at Rolesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolesville High?
The largest demographic group at Rolesville High is African American at 37.0% of enrollment, in Rolesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolesville High?
Rolesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Rolesville High rank among public schools in Rolesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolesville High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rolesville, 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 Rolesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Rolesville High, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.