Carson High School vs. Salisbury High School
Should I attend Carson High School or Salisbury High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Salisbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,153 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1486 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
91%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
338
330
Grade 10 Students
275
218
Grade 11 Students
279
184
Grade 12 Students
261
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
30%
% Black
5%
45%
% White
71%
18%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%