North Caroline High School vs. Colonel Richardson High School
Should I attend North Caroline High School or Colonel Richardson 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
North Caroline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Colonel Richardson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,180 students in grades 9-12, North Caroline High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Colonel Richardson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,180 students
530 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#54 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
179
Grade 10 Students
267
122
Grade 11 Students
263
111
Grade 12 Students
254
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
7%
% Black
11%
25%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%