- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Erwin, NC
Triton High
Federal NCES profile for Triton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370201002158
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triton High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,274
- students enrolled
Triton High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201002158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Triton High held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 72.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370201002158 · Erwin, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,274 enr · 17.9:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Triton High held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 72.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Triton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- This school
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central Middle
1,059 students
What this shows Triton High reports 1,274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Triton High compares
Triton 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,274 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,274
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$10,877
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 211 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 26.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Triton High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Triton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Triton High
How many students attend Triton High?
Triton High has 1,274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erwin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,287 (2022-23) → 1,306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Triton High is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Triton High?
59.1% of students at Triton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triton High?
The largest demographic group at Triton High is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Erwin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triton High?
Triton High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Triton High, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.