- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Statesville, NC
South Iredell High
Federal NCES profile for South Iredell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231000994
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Iredell High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Iredell High has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Iredell High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
South Iredell High held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370231000994 · Statesville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,768 enr · 22.7:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
South Iredell High held near 1,675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.5 → 81.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Iredell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- This school
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- Coddle Creek E
Coddle Creek Elementary
808 students
What this shows South Iredell High reports 1,768 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Iredell High compares
South Iredell 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,768 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,768
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors6.1 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, South Iredell High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Iredell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Iredell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Statesville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Statesville High
Standard public school
991 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
West Iredell High
Standard public school
767 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Collaborative College for Technology
Standard public school
232 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Arts Sciences Early College
Standard public school
225 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Iredell High
How many students attend South Iredell High?
South Iredell High has 1,768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,711 (2022-23) → 1,675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Iredell High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Iredell High is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Iredell High?
29.3% of students at South Iredell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Iredell High?
The largest demographic group at South Iredell High is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Iredell High?
South Iredell High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Iredell High rank among high schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Iredell High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Statesville, 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 Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides South Iredell High, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), Statesville High (991 students), and North Iredell High (983 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.