- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsboro, NC
Seaforth High
Federal NCES profile for Seaforth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370075003560
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaforth High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaforth High has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaforth High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075003560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+303 students YoY
Seaforth High grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (+41.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+303 students YoY 370075003560 · Pittsboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 27.2:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jordan Matthews High (848 students)
Seaforth High grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (+41.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Seaforth High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- Siler City Ele
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Seaforth High reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaforth High compares
Seaforth 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 72% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 66% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1088 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Seaforth High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seaforth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Matthews High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siler City Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaforth High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Pittsboro
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 (~1,088 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seaforth High
How many students attend Seaforth High?
Seaforth High has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), up 303.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaforth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaforth High is 27.2:1, which is 72% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seaforth High?
22.5% of students at Seaforth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaforth High?
The largest demographic group at Seaforth High is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaforth High?
Seaforth High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Seaforth High rank among public schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaforth High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Pittsboro, 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 Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Seaforth High, Chatham County Schools also operates Jordan Matthews High (848 students), Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students), and Chatham Grove Elementary (683 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.