Lakewood High School vs. Union High School
Should I attend Lakewood High School or Union 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
Lakewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Union High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
456 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1127 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
150
140
Grade 10 Students
116
114
Grade 11 Students
110
109
Grade 12 Students
80
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
29%
53%
% Black
26%
23%
% White
38%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%