Enrollment
721
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Deep Run, NC
South Lenoir High
Federal NCES profile for South Lenoir High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370261001094
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lenoir High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 721
- students enrolled
South Lenoir High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lenoir High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lenoir High
South Lenoir High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Deep Run, North Carolina, enrolling 721 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students) and Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students) alongside South Lenoir 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 Lenoir High compares
South Lenoir 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, South Lenoir High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lenoir County Public Schools, which includes South Lenoir High.
$12,373
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.9%
State 65.3%
Federal 22.9%
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 Lenoir High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lenoir High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Lenoir High
How many students attend South Lenoir High?
South Lenoir High has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deep Run, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lenoir High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lenoir High is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lenoir High?
99.0% of students at South Lenoir High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lenoir High?
The largest demographic group at South Lenoir High is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Deep Run, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lenoir High?
South Lenoir High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
Is South Lenoir High a good school?
South Lenoir High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides South Lenoir High, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and Kinston High (659 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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