John T Hoggard High School vs. New Hanover High School
Should I attend John T Hoggard High School or New Hanover 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
John T Hoggard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
New Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,172 students in grades 9-12, John T Hoggard High School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,543 students in grades 9-12, New Hanover 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 60% (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 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
2,172 students
1,543 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#641 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Graduation Rate
92%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
648
522
Grade 10 Students
554
392
Grade 11 Students
530
356
Grade 12 Students
440
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
13%
32%
% White
69%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%