Washington High School vs. Southside High School
Should you attend Washington High School or Southside 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:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 410 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
794 students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1648 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
81%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
231
99
Grade 10 Students
184
122
Grade 11 Students
183
89
Grade 12 Students
196
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
42%
35%
% White
33%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%