Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, John M Morehead 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M Morehead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
John M Morehead High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John M Morehead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Morehead High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is John M Morehead High School's ranking?
John M Morehead High School is ranked #1609 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John M Morehead High School often compared to?
John M Morehead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton Mcmichael High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of John M Morehead High School?
The graduation rate of John M Morehead High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend John M Morehead High School?
765 students attend John M Morehead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John M Morehead High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M Morehead High School?
John M Morehead High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John M Morehead High School offer ?
John M Morehead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John M Morehead High School part of?
John M Morehead High School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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