- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trinity, NC
Wheatmore High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheatmore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370378003100
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatmore High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatmore High School has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatmore High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Trinity, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378003100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Wheatmore High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370378003100 · Trinity, NC High · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 17.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Wheatmore High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wheatmore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Wheatmore High School
667 students
What this shows Wheatmore High School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatmore High School compares
Wheatmore High School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,457
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Wheatmore High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatmore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatmore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Trinity
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatmore High School
How many students attend Wheatmore High School?
Wheatmore High School has 667 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trinity, NC. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatmore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatmore High School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheatmore High School?
41.1% of students at Wheatmore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatmore High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatmore High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Trinity, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatmore High School?
Wheatmore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wheatmore High School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatmore High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Trinity, 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 Trinity on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Wheatmore High School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.