- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goldsboro, NC
Rosewood High
Federal NCES profile for Rosewood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370488001961
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosewood High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosewood High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Rosewood High held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 370488001961 · Goldsboro, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 15.9:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Rosewood High held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rosewood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Rosewood High
460 students
What this shows Rosewood High reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosewood High compares
Rosewood 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$11,267
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Rosewood High is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosewood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosewood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Goldsboro
3 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosewood High
How many students attend Rosewood High?
Rosewood High has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosewood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosewood High is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosewood High?
98.7% of students at Rosewood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosewood High?
The largest demographic group at Rosewood High is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosewood High?
Rosewood High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rosewood High rank among high schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Rosewood High, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.