Catawba Ridge High School vs. Nation Ford High School
Should I attend Catawba Ridge High School or Nation Ford 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
Top Rankings
Catawba Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Nation Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Catawba Ridge High School serves 1,437 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Nation Ford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South 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 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,437 students
1,813 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#12 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
74%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
94%
n/a
Graduation Rate
94%
94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
435
516
Grade 10 Students
399
485
Grade 11 Students
309
425
Grade 12 Students
294
387
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
73%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
