- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, NC
Salisbury High
Federal NCES profile for Salisbury 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 370405002253
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salisbury High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salisbury High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Salisbury High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 53.7 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 370405002253 · Salisbury, NC High · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 17.5:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Salisbury High grew from 959 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 53.7 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Salisbury High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- This school
Salisbury High
930 students
- Erwin Middle
Erwin Middle
763 students
What this shows Salisbury High reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salisbury High compares
Salisbury 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 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
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 14.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Salisbury High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salisbury High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salisbury High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Salisbury
2 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 (~930 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury High
How many students attend Salisbury High?
Salisbury High has 930 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 959 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salisbury High?
65.5% of students at Salisbury High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salisbury High?
The largest demographic group at Salisbury High is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salisbury High?
Salisbury 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 Salisbury High rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Salisbury High, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.