- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bailey, NC
Southern Nash High
Federal NCES profile for Southern Nash 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 370327001354
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Nash High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,048
- students enrolled
Southern Nash High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Southern Nash High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370327001354 · Bailey, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,048 enr · 18.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Nash High (1,035 students)
Southern Nash High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern Nash High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- Nash Central H
Nash Central High
703 students
What this shows Southern Nash High reports 1,048 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Nash High compares
Southern Nash 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$12,350
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 36.6%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Southern Nash High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Nash High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nash High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nash Central High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Nash High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Nash High
How many students attend Southern Nash High?
Southern Nash High has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bailey, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash High is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Nash High?
52.5% of students at Southern Nash High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Nash High?
The largest demographic group at Southern Nash High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Bailey, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Nash High?
Southern Nash 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).
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Southern Nash High, Nash County Public Schools also operates Northern Nash High (1,035 students), Rocky Mount High (1,023 students), and Red Oak Middle (840 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.