Hillside High School vs. C E Jordan High School
Should I attend Hillside High School or C E Jordan 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
Hillside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
C E Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,475 students in grades 9-12, Hillside 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, C E Jordan 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,475 students
1,939 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1435 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
479
656
Grade 10 Students
357
482
Grade 11 Students
351
435
Grade 12 Students
288
366
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
30%
% Black
67%
32%
% White
2%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%