- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winterville, NC
South Central
Federal NCES profile for South Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001202616
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Winterville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Central has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Central ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Winterville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001202616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
South Central held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 94.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370001202616 · Winterville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,738 enr · 19.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
South Central held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.9 → 94.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- This school
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- North Pitt Hig
North Pitt High
854 students
What this shows South Central reports 1,738 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central compares
South Central 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,738 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,738
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 64.9%
White 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, South Central is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Pitt High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Winterville
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 (~1,738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Central
How many students attend South Central?
South Central has 1,738 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winterville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,675 (2022-23) → 1,661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Central?
52.5% of students at South Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central?
The largest demographic group at South Central is African American at 64.9% of enrollment, in Winterville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central?
South Central has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 South Central rank among public schools in Winterville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Central ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Winterville, 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 Winterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides South Central, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), Junius H Rose High (1,568 students), and Hope Middle (952 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.