- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesville, NC
Tuscola High
Federal NCES profile for Tuscola High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370204000910
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscola High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscola High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscola High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tuscola High held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370204000910 · Waynesville, NC High · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 15.1:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pisgah High (859 students)
Tuscola High held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tuscola High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- Hazelwood Elem
Hazelwood Elementary
490 students
What this shows Tuscola High reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscola High compares
Tuscola 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Tuscola High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuscola High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisgah High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscola High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Waynesville
1 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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscola High
How many students attend Tuscola High?
Tuscola High has 873 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscola High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscola High is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuscola High?
45.8% of students at Tuscola High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscola High?
The largest demographic group at Tuscola High is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Waynesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscola High?
Tuscola High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Tuscola High rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscola High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Tuscola High, Haywood County Schools also operates Pisgah High (859 students), Waynesville Middle (727 students), and Bethel Elementary (537 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.