- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, NC
Walter M Williams High
Federal NCES profile for Walter M Williams 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 370003000207
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter M Williams High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter M Williams High has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Williams High ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Burlington, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
Walter M Williams High shrank from 1,343 students in 2022-23 to 1,215 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 370003000207 · Burlington, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 16.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Alamance High (1,148 students)
Walter M Williams High shrank from 1,343 students in 2022-23 to 1,215 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 72.5 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Walter M Williams High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance Middle
837 students
What this shows Walter M Williams High reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter M Williams High compares
Walter M Williams High is a shrinking 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$11,925
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 26.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Walter M Williams High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter M Williams High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Alamance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter M Williams High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Burlington
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 (~1,206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter M Williams High
How many students attend Walter M Williams High?
Walter M Williams High has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,343 (2022-23) → 1,215 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M Williams High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter M Williams High is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter M Williams High?
52.9% of students at Walter M Williams High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter M Williams High?
The largest demographic group at Walter M Williams High is African American at 31.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter M Williams High?
Walter M Williams 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 Walter M Williams High rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Williams High ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Walter M Williams High, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), Western Alamance High (1,138 students), and Eastern Alamance High (952 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.