- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dudley, NC
Southern Wayne High
Federal NCES profile for Southern Wayne 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 370488001963
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Wayne High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dudley · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Wayne High has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Wayne High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dudley, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Southern Wayne High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370488001963 · Dudley, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 18.3:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Southern Wayne High held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern Wayne High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- This school
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High
732 students
What this shows Southern Wayne High reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Wayne High compares
Southern Wayne 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$11,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
African American 32.6%
White 20.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Southern Wayne High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Wayne High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Wayne High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Wayne High
How many students attend Southern Wayne High?
Southern Wayne High has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dudley, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Wayne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Wayne High is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Wayne High?
99.2% of students at Southern Wayne High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Wayne High?
The largest demographic group at Southern Wayne High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Dudley, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Wayne High?
Southern Wayne 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).
How does Southern Wayne High rank among public schools in Dudley?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Wayne High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dudley, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Southern Wayne High, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Norwayne Middle (848 students), and Spring Creek Elementary (804 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.