Chatham Central High School vs. Northwood High School
Should I attend Chatham Central High School or Northwood 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
School
Top Rankings
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Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, Chatham Central 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
446 students
1,124 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#302 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
155
187
Grade 10 Students
101
249
Grade 11 Students
110
359
Grade 12 Students
80
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
19%
% Black
9%
12%
% White
70%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%