Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Dalton Mcmichael High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalton Mcmichael High School's student population of 738 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dalton Mcmichael High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Mcmichael High School is 0.53, 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
#1161 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 is Dalton Mcmichael High School's ranking?
Dalton Mcmichael High School is ranked #1161 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Dalton Mcmichael High School often compared to?
Dalton Mcmichael High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John M Morehead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Dalton Mcmichael High School?
The graduation rate of Dalton Mcmichael High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dalton Mcmichael High School?
738 students attend Dalton Mcmichael High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dalton Mcmichael High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton Mcmichael High School?
Dalton Mcmichael High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton Mcmichael High School offer ?
Dalton Mcmichael High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Mcmichael High School part of?
Dalton Mcmichael High School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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