Washington High School vs. Northside High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Northside 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
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 794 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
794 students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1648 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#823 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
81%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
231
92
Grade 10 Students
184
105
Grade 11 Students
183
95
Grade 12 Students
196
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
12%
% Black
42%
13%
% White
33%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%