Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Carter 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 top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter High School's student population of 137 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carter High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
34%
25%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter High School?
The graduation rate of Carter High School is 10%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Carter High School?
137 students attend Carter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Carter High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carter High School?
Carter High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carter High School offer ?
Carter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carter High School part of?
Carter High School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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