Enrollment
1,462
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370309001328
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Pines High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Pines High
Union Pines High is a large high school in Cameron, North Carolina, enrolling 1,462 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 90% of North Carolina schools and 27% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,462 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 914 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students) and West Pine Middle (717 students) alongside Union Pines 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 Union Pines High compares
Union Pines 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,242
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore County Schools, which includes Union Pines High.
$11,242
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,462 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Cameron on the city page.
Is Union Pines High a good school?
Union Pines High earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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