Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Greene Central High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greene Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greene Central High School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greene Central 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 Greene Central High School is 0.67, 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
#1575 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
41%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
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 Greene Central High School's ranking?
Greene Central High School is ranked #1575 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Greene Central High School often compared to?
Greene Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greene Early College 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene Central High School?
The graduation rate of Greene Central High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Greene Central High School?
763 students attend Greene Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Greene Central High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene Central High School?
Greene Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene Central High School offer ?
Greene Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Greene Central High School part of?
Greene Central High School is part of Greene County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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