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North Iredell High

156 Raider Road, Olin, NC 28660Iredell-Statesville Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
962
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$12,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 962 students in grades 09–12 in Olin, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,479 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

North Iredell High is a large high in Olin, North Carolina, serving grades 09–12 with 962 students. The district invests $12,479 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at North Iredell High

962
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution507 male · 455 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 459 students
Student Composition
69%
20%
Asian1%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370231000990

Academic Outcomes at North Iredell High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28660

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,479Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,479
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,491
Student Support$2,371
Administration$1,497
Operations$1,872
Other$1,248
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,479 spent per student, an estimated $5,528 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
25%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shepherd ElementaryTroutman ElementaryCoddle Creek ElementaryLake Norman Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
The Brawley SchoolLakeshore MiddleNorth Iredell MiddleWest Iredell Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Lake Norman HighSouth Iredell HighStatesville HighWest Iredell High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyIredell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIredell-Statesville Schools →
Phone: (704)876-4191
NCES ID: 370231000990
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Olin seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Iredell-Statesville Schools
High
Lake Norman High
1,986 students · 09–12
● 44 opp16% FRL
High
South Iredell High
1,711 students · 09–12
● 36 opp33% FRL
High
Statesville High
879 students · 09–12
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
West Iredell High
844 students · 09–12
● 42 opp61% FRL
Elem
Shepherd Elementary
711 students · PK–05
● 36 opp45% FRL
Elem
Troutman Elementary
698 students · PK–05
● 39 opp54% FRL
Elem
Coddle Creek Elementary
696 students · PK–05
● 36 opp27% FRL
Elem
Lake Norman Elementary
689 students · PK–05
● 44 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
156 Raider Road, Olin, NC 28660
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.