Serving 1,789 students in grades 9-12, Jack Britt High School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack Britt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Jack Britt High School's student population of 1,789 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jack Britt High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack Britt High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#355 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack Britt High School's ranking?
Jack Britt High School is ranked #355 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jack Britt High School often compared to?
Jack Britt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terry Sanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack Britt High School?
The graduation rate of Jack Britt High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jack Britt High School?
1,789 students attend Jack Britt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Jack Britt High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Britt High School?
Jack Britt High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jack Britt High School offer ?
Jack Britt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jack Britt High School part of?
Jack Britt High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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