- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinetops, NC
Southwest Edgecombe High
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Edgecombe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370132000559
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Edgecombe High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinetops · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Edgecombe High has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Edgecombe High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Southwest Edgecombe High held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370132000559 · Pinetops, NC High · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: G W Carver Elementary (550 students)
Southwest Edgecombe High held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest Edgecombe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- Stocks Element
Stocks Elementary
389 students
What this shows Southwest Edgecombe High reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Edgecombe High compares
Southwest Edgecombe 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
32.6%
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
$13,702
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Southwest Edgecombe High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Edgecombe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| G W Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stocks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Edgecombe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Edgecombe High
How many students attend Southwest Edgecombe High?
Southwest Edgecombe High has 798 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinetops, NC. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Edgecombe High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Edgecombe High 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 Southwest Edgecombe High?
99.6% of students at Southwest Edgecombe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Edgecombe High?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Edgecombe High is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Pinetops, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Edgecombe High?
Southwest Edgecombe High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Southwest Edgecombe High rank among public schools in Pinetops?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Edgecombe High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, 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 Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides Southwest Edgecombe High, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates G W Carver Elementary (550 students), Martin Millennium Academy (548 students), and G W Bulluck Elementary (535 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.