At a glance
Reported students
681
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493
Dalton McMichael High: 681 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Dalton McMichael High
Dalton McMichael High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mayodan. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rockingham County Schools. NCES reports 681 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dalton McMichael High
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockingham County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Reidsville High
High · Grades 09–12
696 reported students
John M Morehead High
High · Grades 09–12
771 reported students
Rockingham County High
High · Grades 09–12
878 reported students
Rockingham Co Early College High
High · Grades 09–13
344 reported students
J E Holmes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Rockingham County Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
750 reported students
Public schools near Dalton McMichael High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Rockingham Middle Middle · Rockingham County Schools | 06–08 | 521 | 2.3 mi |
| John W Dillard Academy Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 256 | 2.3 mi |
| Stoneville Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 413 | 3.8 mi |
| Huntsville Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 389 | 6 mi |
| Bethany Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Schools | PK–05 | 459 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dalton McMichael High
What grades does Dalton McMichael High serve?
Dalton McMichael High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rockingham County Schools.
How many students attend Dalton McMichael High?
Dalton McMichael High reported 681 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 735 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dalton McMichael High?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 681 students and 32.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dalton McMichael High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dalton McMichael High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockingham County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dalton McMichael High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dalton McMichael High in?
Dalton McMichael High is part of Rockingham County Schools, based in Eden, NC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dalton McMichael High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Western Rockingham Middle (2.3 mi), John W Dillard Academy (2.3 mi), Stoneville Elementary (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.