- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garner, NC
South Garner High
Federal NCES profile for South Garner High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003472
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Garner High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Garner 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, South Garner High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
South Garner High held near 1,888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 105.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+64 students YoY 370472003472 · Garner, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,835 enr · 17.6:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
South Garner High held near 1,888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.1 → 105.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Garner 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
South Garner High
1,835 students
What this shows South Garner High reports 1,835 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Garner High compares
South Garner 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,835
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.6:1
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
43.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
466
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 12.5%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, South Garner High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 South Garner High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Garner 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
Similar high schools in Garner
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 (~1,835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Garner High
How many students attend South Garner High?
South Garner High has 1,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,824 (2022-23) → 1,888 (2023-24), nearly flat (+64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Garner High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Garner High is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Garner High?
58.4% of students at South Garner High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Garner High?
The largest demographic group at South Garner High is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in Garner, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Garner High?
South Garner High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Garner High rank among public schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, South Garner High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Garner, 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 Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides South Garner 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.