Lucy Ragsdale High School, commonly known as Ragsdale High, is a public high school in Jamestown, North Carolina. Opened in 1959, Ragsdale is one of 26 high schools in Guilford County Schools.
Serving 1,336 students in grades 9-12, Lucy Ragsdale 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Ragsdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lucy Ragsdale High School's student population of 1,336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Lucy Ragsdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Ragsdale High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Ragsdale High School's ranking?
Lucy Ragsdale High School is ranked #1354 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
The graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School?
1,336 students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lucy Ragsdale High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
Lucy Ragsdale High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lucy Ragsdale High School offer ?
Lucy Ragsdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Ragsdale High School part of?
Lucy Ragsdale High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 10/7/2020
Teachers don't do anything to help the students during coronavirus, they do however do online schooling classes, but this isn't helpful to help most of these students. And the work that my kid shows me is way too much work for them not being in class, especially due to the fact that a lot of these students just started high school, which would be very rough for them. And some students don't have the tech needed to do all these assignments like how my kid doesn't have a working camera on her computer which is needed to take pictures of the assignments and also they want the student to have a phone to scan QR codes which my kid doesn't have a phone because he doesn't really need one until he goes to college or he gets his first car.
1 1/20/2020
Ghetto, teachers often don't know how to teach or are inexperienced. Unsafe environment, the administration Removed, a principal is lazy and doesn't care about the quality of the teachers, counselors can't seem to do their one job and help students, they often just tell you to deal with your classes and do not change them, even after consistent requests. The school seems to just hire whoever they can because no one likes the thought of working in this trashy school.
2 7/28/2009
Poor instruction with inexperienced teachers. Unsafe environment with an administration more concerned with appearances than students.
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