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Northern Nash High School vs. Southern Nash High School

Should you attend Northern Nash High School or Southern Nash High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northern Nash High School
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Southern Nash High School
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Northern Nash High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,073 students in grades 9-12, Southern Nash High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,029 students
1,073 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Nash High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Nash High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Nash High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Nash High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Nash High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Nash High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Nash High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1775 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1351 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Nash High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Nash High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Nash High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern Nash High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southern Nash High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern Nash High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southern Nash High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
-
Grade 9 Students
259
298
Grade 10 Students
256
274
Grade 11 Students
275
265
Grade 12 Students
228
236

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
55%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Nash High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nash County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Nash High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nash County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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