- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, NC
White Oak High
Federal NCES profile for White Oak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370345001440
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oak High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
White Oak High held near 1,226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370345001440 · Jacksonville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 21.2:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
White Oak High held near 1,226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.9 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
White Oak High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- This school
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- Swansboro Midd
Swansboro Middle
1,052 students
What this shows White Oak High reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Oak High compares
White Oak 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, White Oak High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Oak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swansboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oak High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jacksonville High
Standard public school
1,441 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Northside High
Standard public school
1,067 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest High
Standard public school
803 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Onslow Early College
Standard public school
189 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Oak High
How many students attend White Oak High?
White Oak High has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak High is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Oak High?
43.9% of students at White Oak High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak High?
The largest demographic group at White Oak High is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak High?
White Oak High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 White Oak High rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Jacksonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides White Oak High, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), Swansboro High (1,232 students), and Dixon High (1,085 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.