Northside High School vs. Shaw High School
Should I attend Northside High School or Shaw 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
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Shaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,425 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Shaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,425 students
1,179 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1900 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≤10%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
374
382
Grade 10 Students
338
298
Grade 11 Students
348
248
Grade 12 Students
365
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
29%
52%
% White
48%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
