Henderson High School vs. Carson High School
Should I attend Henderson High School or Carson 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
Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 14 students in grades 6-12, Henderson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
14 students
1,153 students
% Male | % Female
79% | 21%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#746 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Graduation Rate
15-19%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
4
338
Grade 10 Students
5
275
Grade 11 Students
2
279
Grade 12 Students
3
261
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
19%
% Black
43%
5%
% White
43%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%