Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Lucy Ragsdale 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 45% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than 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 70% 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: 1,317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Lucy Ragsdale High School's student population of 1,317 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucy Ragsdale 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 Lucy Ragsdale 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
#821 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
36%
25%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Ragsdale High School's ranking?
Lucy Ragsdale High School is ranked #821 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
The graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School?
1,317 students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lucy Ragsdale High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
Lucy Ragsdale High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucy Ragsdale High School offer ?
Lucy Ragsdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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