Jimtown High School vs. North Wood High School
Should I attend Jimtown High School or North Wood 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
Jimtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 582 students in grades 9-12, Jimtown High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, North Wood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
582 students
888 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#139 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
161
231
Grade 10 Students
132
246
Grade 11 Students
147
213
Grade 12 Students
142
189
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
78%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%