- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, NC
Washington County High
Federal NCES profile for Washington County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370480001930
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 450
- students enrolled
Washington County High has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370480001930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Washington County High held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370480001930 · Plymouth, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 23.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pines Elementary (502 students)
Washington County High held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Washington County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pines Elementa
Pines Elementary
502 students
- This school
Washington County High
450 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County Middle
219 students
- Creswell Eleme 119
Creswell Elementary
119 students
- Washington Ear 72
Washington Early College High
72 students
What this shows Washington County High reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County High compares
Washington County 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$17,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Washington County High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Schools reports $17,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creswell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington County High
How many students attend Washington County High?
Washington County High has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, NC. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County High is 23.7:1, which is 50% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County High?
98.8% of students at Washington County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County High?
The largest demographic group at Washington County High is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Plymouth, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County High?
Washington County High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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).
What other schools are in Washington County Schools?
Besides Washington County High, Washington County Schools also operates Pines Elementary (502 students), Washington County Middle (219 students), and Creswell Elementary (119 students). See the Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.