Harris County High School vs. Northside High School
Should I attend Harris County High School or Northside 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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Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,677 students in grades 9-12, Harris County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,425 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,677 students
1,425 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1230 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
92%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
521
374
Grade 10 Students
371
338
Grade 11 Students
416
348
Grade 12 Students
369
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
14%
29%
% White
73%
48%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
