- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cameron, NC
Union Pines High
Federal NCES profile for Union Pines High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370309001328
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Pines High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Pines 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, Union Pines High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cameron, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Union Pines High held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.9 → 77.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370309001328 · Cameron, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 20:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Union Pines High held near 1,409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.9 → 77.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Union Pines High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- This school
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- Southern Middl 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows Union Pines High reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Pines High compares
Union Pines 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% 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
26.9%
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
$11,374
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 914 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Union Pines High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Pines High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Pines High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Pines High
How many students attend Union Pines High?
Union Pines High has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cameron, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Pines High?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Pines High is 20:1, which is 27% 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 Union Pines High?
31.4% of students at Union Pines High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Pines High?
The largest demographic group at Union Pines High is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Cameron, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Pines High?
Union Pines High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Union Pines High rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Pines High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cameron, 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 Moore County Schools?
Besides Union Pines High, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), West Pine Middle (717 students), and Mcdeeds Creek Elementary (707 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.