- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whiteville, NC
Whiteville High
Federal NCES profile for Whiteville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370492001970
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteville High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteville High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteville High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Whiteville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370492001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Whiteville High held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370492001970 · Whiteville, NC High · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.9:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteville Primary (486 students)
Whiteville High held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Whiteville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whiteville High
639 students
- Whiteville Pri
Whiteville Primary
486 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
451 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary
450 students
- North Whitevil 16
North Whiteville Academy
16 students
What this shows Whiteville High reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteville High compares
Whiteville 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,346
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Whiteville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whiteville City Schools reports $14,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Whiteville Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 86/100
Similar high schools in Whiteville
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteville High
How many students attend Whiteville High?
Whiteville High has 639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteville High is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiteville High?
98.6% of students at Whiteville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteville High?
The largest demographic group at Whiteville High is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteville High?
Whiteville High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Whiteville High rank among public schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteville High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, 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 Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteville City Schools?
Besides Whiteville High, Whiteville City Schools also operates Whiteville Primary (486 students), Central Middle (451 students), and Edgewood Elementary (450 students). See the Whiteville City Schools district page for the complete list.