- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378001530
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Southwestern Randolph High School shrank from 869 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 370378001530 · Asheboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 16.7:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Southwestern Randolph High School shrank from 869 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Randolph High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- This school
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- Wheatmore High
Wheatmore High School
667 students
What this shows Southwestern Randolph High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Randolph High School compares
Southwestern Randolph High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,457
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
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.
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
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~801 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), down 58.
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.