- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Federal NCES profile for Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126000550
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #10 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi grew from 1,283 students in 2022-23 to 1,352 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 78.6 → 75.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 370126000550 · Durham, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,384 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi grew from 1,283 students in 2022-23 to 1,352 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 78.6 → 75.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- This school
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- Northern High
Northern High
1,281 students
What this shows Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi reports 1,384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi compares
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,384 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,384
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 45.1%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C E Jordan High
Standard public school
2,189 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,900 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J D Clement Early College Hs
Standard public school
380 students 25.3:1 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 (~1,384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
How many students attend Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi has 1,384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,352 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
99.8% of students at Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
The largest demographic group at Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi ranks #10 of 11 high schools in Durham, 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 Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.