Enrollment
801
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Asheboro, NC
Southwestern Randolph High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Randolph High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378001530
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Randolph High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Randolph High School has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Randolph High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwestern Randolph High School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwestern Randolph High School
Southwestern Randolph High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 429 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Asheboro's high schools, it stands alongside Asheboro High (1,338 students): Southwestern Randolph High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 18.3:1).
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Randleman Middle School (765 students) alongside Southwestern Randolph High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwestern Randolph High School compares
Southwestern Randolph High School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Southwestern Randolph High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes Southwestern Randolph High School.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southwestern Randolph High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatmore High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Randolph High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Asheboro
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Randolph High School
How many students attend Southwestern Randolph High School?
Southwestern Randolph High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph High School is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern Randolph High School?
50.9% of students at Southwestern Randolph High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Randolph High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Randolph High School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Randolph High School?
Southwestern Randolph High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwestern Randolph High School rank among high schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Randolph High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is Southwestern Randolph High School a good school?
Southwestern Randolph High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Southwestern Randolph High School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Randleman Middle School (765 students), and Hopewell Elementary School (679 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.
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