- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370261001094
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Lenoir High held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370261001094 · Deep Run, NC High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
South Lenoir High held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Lenoir High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- This school
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
547 students
What this shows South Lenoir High reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lenoir High compares
South Lenoir 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 34/100 (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).
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.