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Bandys High School vs. Bunker Hill High School

Should you attend Bandys High School or Bunker Hill High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bandys High School
5040 E Bandys Road
Catawba, NC 28609
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bunker Hill High School
4675 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Bandys High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bunker Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 923 students in grades 9-12, Bandys High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Bunker Hill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
923 students
883 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bandys High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bunker Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bandys High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bunker Hill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bandys High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bunker Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bandys High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#194 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#593 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bandys High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bunker Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NC)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bandys High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunker Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NC)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bandys High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunker Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bandys High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bunker Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NC)
84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bandys High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bandys High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bunker Hill High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
-
Grade 9 Students
258
245
Grade 10 Students
230
202
Grade 11 Students
217
237
Grade 12 Students
204
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bandys High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bunker Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bandys High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bunker Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bandys High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bunker Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bandys High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bunker Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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