- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345001434
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swansboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Swansboro High grew from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 370345001434 · Swansboro, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,232 enr · 19.9:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Swansboro High grew from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swansboro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- This school
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- Swansboro Midd
Swansboro Middle
1,052 students
What this shows Swansboro High reports 1,232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swansboro High compares
Swansboro High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,056
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
Counselors3.5 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.
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
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,252
- 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
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 (~1,232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,115 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), up 77.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.