Enrollment
1,232
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Swansboro, NC
Swansboro High
Federal NCES profile for Swansboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345001434
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swansboro High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swansboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swansboro High has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swansboro High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swansboro, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swansboro High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swansboro High
Swansboro High is a large high school in Swansboro, North Carolina, enrolling 1,232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 90% of North Carolina schools and 26% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,232 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,232 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students) and White Oak High (1,252 students) alongside Swansboro High.
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 Swansboro High compares
Swansboro High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,232
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,680
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Swansboro High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Onslow County Schools, which includes Swansboro High.
$10,680
Per student
-11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Swansboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swansboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swansboro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swansboro High
How many students attend Swansboro High?
Swansboro High has 1,232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swansboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansboro High is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swansboro High?
35.0% of students at Swansboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swansboro High?
The largest demographic group at Swansboro High is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Swansboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swansboro High?
Swansboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Swansboro High rank among public schools in Swansboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swansboro High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swansboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swansboro on the city page.
Is Swansboro High a good school?
Swansboro High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Onslow County Schools?
Besides Swansboro High, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Dixon High (1,085 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.
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