Enrollment
1,768
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231000994
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Iredell High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Iredell High
South Iredell High is a large high school in Statesville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,768 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 94% of North Carolina schools and 44% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,768 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Statesville's high schools, it stands alongside Statesville High (991 students): South Iredell High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 17.7:1).
Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students) and Statesville High (991 students) alongside South Iredell High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Iredell High compares
South Iredell High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes South Iredell High.
$10,865
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Iredell High a good school?
South Iredell High earns 35/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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