Jacksonville High School vs. Northside High School
Should I attend Jacksonville 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
School
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville 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 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,307 students
1,094 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#537 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#483 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
421
324
Grade 10 Students
340
273
Grade 11 Students
308
269
Grade 12 Students
238
228
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
19%
% Black
28%
38%
% White
45%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%