Durham School Of Technology vs. Riverside High School
Should you attend Durham School Of Technology or Riverside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Durham School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 219 students in grades 9-13, Durham School Of Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
219 students
1,900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#794 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
591
Grade 10 Students
55
481
Grade 11 Students
41
421
Grade 12 Students
56
407
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
38%
% Black
67%
28%
% White
6%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%